Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch

www.sangamonvalley.org

137 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sangamon Valley West Elementary School, located in the village of Illiopolis, Illinois, serves as a core educational hub for the Sangamon Valley School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its youth. By maintaining a close-knit environment, the school strives to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can build strong relationships with their peers and educators.

The school operates with a commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and collaborative learning opportunities. Located in a rural setting, Sangamon Valley West plays a central role in the local Illiopolis community, often serving as a focal point for family involvement and local spirit. Through its localized approach to instruction, the school aims to ensure that every student receives the individual attention necessary to meet state academic standards while nurturing a positive school culture.

137

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
131 (95.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (1.5 %)
Two or More
2 (1.5 %)

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:	Sangamon Valley CUSD 9
Phone:	(217)486-7521
Website:	http://www.sangamonvalley.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 43