Sangamon Valley Primary School

Po Box 79
Harristown, IL 62537
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 177 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 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:

School Overview

Sangamon Valley Primary School's student population of 177 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
177 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sangamon Valley Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
(17-18)
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sangamon Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
45-49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sangamon Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
3%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sangamon Valley Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sangamon Valley Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sangamon Valley Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sangamon Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Sangamon Valley Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sangamon Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sangamon Valley Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sangamon Valley Primary School often compared to?
Sangamon Valley Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian Elementary School, Warrensburg-latham 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?
177 students attend Sangamon Valley Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sangamon Valley Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 !
- Posted by Parent - tim_m

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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