Spoon River Valley CUSD 4

Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 is an active, traditional public school district located at 35265 North IL Hwy 97 in London Mills, Illinois. Situated within a distant rural community setting in the Canton metropolitan region, this non-charter district operates three academic schools dedicated to delivering a seamless educational pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Serving families across the local region in Illinois's 17th Congressional District, the district provides a close-knit learning atmosphere supported by accessible online resources and administrative services headquartered in London Mills.

According to federal educational records for the 2024–2025 school year, Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 serves a balanced student body of 236 enrolled learners. The small school environment allows for exceptionally low student-to-grade ratios, with grade cohorts ranging from 24 students in prekindergarten down to focused secondary classes of 13 to 18 students. Educational delivery and daily operations are driven by a strong staffing footprint totaling over 115 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, including 54 FTE classroom teachers, 8 instructional aides, and more than 53 support staff members. This favorable staff-to-student presence reflects the district’s commitment to personalized instruction, comprehensive support services, and strong community engagement.