Forrestville Valley CUSD 221

Situated at 601 E Main St in Forreston, Illinois, Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 serves as a foundational academic pillar for its local area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system set within a distant rural community setting, the district manages three operational schools that deliver a seamless educational continuum from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 714 students, the district maintains consistent cohort sizes across all grade levels—from early childhood programs through high school graduation—fostering a closely knit learning environment tailored to continuous academic and personal growth.

To support its student body, Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 is backed by an expansive professional workforce. The district employs approximately 107 full-time equivalent teachers alongside nearly 14 instructional aides and more than 132 dedicated support personnel, bringing its total workforce to over 250 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust staffing presence enables low student-to-staff ratios, dedicated classroom assistance, and well-maintained operational support for its 334 female and 380 male students. Combining small-town community values with comprehensive instructional resources, the district provides a supportive educational environment designed to prepare every learner for future success.