Enrollment
70
Elementary
DISTRICT 154 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORRESTVILLE VALLEY CUSD 221·NCES 171549001866
German Valley Grade School
601 E Main St, Forreston, IL 61030 · (815) 362-2279 · Stephenson County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL70 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
20 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 23 | 33% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 67% |
Student demographics
23%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Forrestville Valley CUSD 221. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like German Valley Grade School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Valley Grade School this school | 70 | 28.6% | N/A |
| Brussels Grade School Brussels | 67 | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| South Wilmington Grade School South Wilmington | 73 | 28.8% | 51.9% |
| Oakdale Grade School Oakdale | 58 | 31.0% | 41.2% |
| Paw Paw Elementary School Paw Paw | 87 | 33.3% | 45.0% |
| Ransom Grade School Ransom | 96 | 30.2% | 42.0% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where German Valley Grade School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Stephenson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 70 | #2,380 of 2,419 | #10 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
70
+15 (+27%) vs 2020
-49% since 1990-91, when it was 138
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 70 | 5 | 14.1:1 | 29% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 3.9 | 20.3:1 | 34% (27) |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 4.9 | 16.4:1 | 30% (24) |
| 2020-21 | 55 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 81 | 4.2 | 19.1:1 | 20% (16) |
| 2015-16 | 144 | 6 | 24.0:1 | 14% (20) |
| 2010-11 | 137 | 7 | 19.6:1 | 20% (27) |
| 2000-01 | 122 | 7 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 138 | 6 | 23.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for German Valley Grade School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (81 to 70); teachers up 17% (4.2 to 5).
About German Valley Grade School
German Valley Grade School is a small elementary school in Illinois, with an address in Forreston. The school's enrollment of 70 students covers pre-K through kindergarten. Statewide, elementary schools in Illinois average about 381 students each.
The district for German Valley Grade School is Forrestville Valley CUSD 221, with 3 schools and 714 students.
Federal enrollment data show German Valley Grade School is 87% White. It is also 7% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Pick two students at random and there is a 23% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
German Valley Grade School operates with 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 14.1:1. That matches the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois fairly closely. German Valley Grade School reports 29% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The rate at public schools in Stephenson County averages 50%, higher than here.
County data help place the school in context: in Stephenson County, the median household income is $64,043, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. In all, Stephenson County has 23 public schools and roughly 6,092 students.
Forreston Jr/Sr High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 8.0 miles away. Within ten miles of German Valley Grade School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
German Valley Grade School has an NCES locale of Rural: Distant.
Over 4 years, German Valley Grade School's enrollment climbed 27%, to 70.
The German Valley Grade School community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Stephenson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
43,768
Census ACS
Median income
$64,043
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
6,092 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
- Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 406 students
- Forreston Grade SchoolElementary · 238 students
Other schools in Forreston
- Forreston Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 406 students
- Forreston Grade SchoolElementary · 238 students
Nearby schools
- Forreston Jr/Sr High School8.0 mi · 406
- Forreston Grade School8.3 mi · 238
- Pecatonica High School8.4 mi · 313
- Center Elementary School8.4 mi · 262
- Pecatonica Comm Middle School8.5 mi · 269
- Pecatonica Elementary School8.7 mi · 307
Frequently asked questions
About German Valley Grade SchoolHow large is German Valley Grade School?
German Valley Grade School enrolls approximately 70 students in grades PK-KG.
Is German Valley Grade School an elementary, middle, or high school?
German Valley Grade School is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at German Valley Grade School?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at German Valley Grade School.
How diverse is German Valley Grade School?
German Valley Grade School reports a student body of 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
What district is German Valley Grade School in?
German Valley Grade School is part of Forrestville Valley CUSD 221.
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