Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Sangamon Valley Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sangamon Valley Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sangamon Valley Primary School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sangamon Valley Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sangamon Valley Primary School often compared to?
Sangamon Valley Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warrensburg-latham Elementary School, Meridian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Sangamon Valley Primary School?
159 students attend Sangamon Valley Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sangamon Valley Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sangamon Valley Primary School?
Sangamon Valley Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sangamon Valley Primary School offer ?
Sangamon Valley Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sangamon Valley Primary School part of?
Sangamon Valley Primary School is part of Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 School District.
School Reviews
2 12/19/2014
Teachers are good but leadership is lacking. My child is in 1st grade and it seems like in the 2 years my child has attended we have had a problem with the school we have to address. A lack of professionalism within the system. We always seem to come up disappointed in one way or the other every year. I would not recommend this school. In fact, if things don't change soon...we will be selling our house and moving to a better school district !
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