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Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221

601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030-9474
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
739 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#231 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
32%
27%
41%
30%
60-64%
50%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,840 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,252
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,840
$21,662

Best Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forreston Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Gr: 1-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 362-2279
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221?
Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 manages 3 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221?
Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 is ranked #231 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221?
88% of Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221?
Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,840 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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