- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · London Mills, IL
Spoon River Valley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Spoon River Valley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173696004838
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spoon River Valley Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in London Mills · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 134
- students enrolled
Spoon River Valley Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spoon River Valley Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in London Mills, IL.
School address
District: Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 173696004838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Spoon River Valley Elem School grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 173696004838 · London Mills, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch (60 students)
Spoon River Valley Elem School grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Spoon River Valley Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spoon River Valley Elem School
134 students
- Spoon River Va
Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch
60 students
- Spoon River Va 42
Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch
42 students
What this shows Spoon River Valley Elem School reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spoon River Valley Elem School compares
Spoon River Valley Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,762
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Spoon River Valley Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 reports $20,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spoon River Valley Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spoon River Valley Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spoon River Valley Elem School
How many students attend Spoon River Valley Elem School?
Spoon River Valley Elem School has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in London Mills, IL. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spoon River Valley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spoon River Valley Elem School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spoon River Valley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Spoon River Valley Elem School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in London Mills, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spoon River Valley Elem School?
Spoon River Valley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spoon River Valley Elem School rank among public schools in London Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Spoon River Valley Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in London Mills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Spoon River Valley Cusd 4?
Besides Spoon River Valley Elem School, Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 also operates Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch (60 students) and Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch (42 students). See the Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.