German Valley Grade School

www.fvdistrict221.org/

70 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

German Valley Grade School is a small, community-oriented educational institution located in the rural village of German Valley, Illinois. As part of the Forrestville Valley School District (CUSD #221), the school serves as a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students in the surrounding region. Known for its intimate atmosphere, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families.

The school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic experience that focuses on core curriculum development while promoting the social and emotional growth of its students. By maintaining deep ties to the close-knit German Valley community, the institution aims to create a safe and nurturing environment that prepares children for the transition to middle and high school levels within the broader district. Despite its modest footprint, the school plays a vital role in the identity of the village, serving as a hub for early childhood development and community engagement.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for German Valley Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
61 (87.1%)
Hispanic
5 (7.1%)
Two or More
3 (4.3%)
American Indian
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
Phone:	(815)362-2279
Website:	http://www.fvdistrict221.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 47