Leaf River Grade School serves 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Leaf River Grade School?
144 students attend Leaf River Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Leaf River Grade School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Leaf River Grade School offer ?
Leaf River Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Leaf River Grade School part of?
Leaf River Grade School is part of Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221.
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