Grand Ridge Ccsd 95, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Grand Ridge Ccsd 95

Grand Ridge CCSD 95 is a small, rural K-8 district in LaSalle County serving a community of about that size. The district operates a single elementary and middle school, Grand Ridge School, and serves a student body that is predominantly white, with the remainder drawn from a mixture of other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Free-and-reduced-price-lunch eligibility data was not available, so the economic picture of the families served cannot be fully drawn from what we have here.

The district's academic profile is uneven. In English language arts, performance strengthens noticeably in the upper middle grades, with eighth-grade students showing particularly strong proficiency. Grades three and six also perform solidly. However, grades four and five lag considerably, with less than half of students reaching proficiency in ELA. In mathematics, the picture is similarly mixed. Third grade performs respectably. Fourth and fifth grades drop sharply, with proficiency falling to less than one-third. The middle grades six through eight recover, with grades six and eight posting proficiency above two-thirds. Science results, available only for grades five and eight, show eighth graders performing at just over half proficiency, while fifth graders achieve proficiency at a substantially lower rate.

Taken together, these results suggest a district where learning in the elementary-to-middle transition years (grades four and five) is a particular area of concern, while the middle grades themselves show stronger command of content. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, particularly if they have a child approaching or in grades four and five, to understand what instructional approaches are in place and whether additional supports are available.

Among LaSalle County's districts, Grand Ridge ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency. Chronic absenteeism sits below the county median, suggesting that while attendance patterns are acceptable, they are not stronger than average in the region. Per-pupil spending is in the middle-to-upper range for the county, positioning the district toward the higher end of spending without being the highest.

The community itself is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks. Housing values are moderate, and rental availability, where reported, is modest. The local real estate market shows steady demand with adequate listings. Employment and economic conditions in the county are stable, with unemployment near national norms.

The district had no recent major referendums, tax levy changes, or published curriculum shifts that substantially affect enrollment or program choice. It functions as a quiet, stable K-8 setting for families in the Grand Ridge area and nearby towns such as Marseilles, Streator, and Ottawa.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

215

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 2%

White 92%

Asian 1%

Two+ 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

46%

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Gr 4

50%

—

Math

Gr 3

39%

—

Gr 4

29%

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Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Grand Ridge School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

30%

Grade 4

28%

Grade 5

74%

Grade 6

64%

Grade 7

67%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

65%

Grade 3

48%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 5

74%

Grade 6

73%

Grade 7

94%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

32%

Grade 5

56%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$198,494

Year-over-year change+10.1%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$129K to $241K

vs. state typical0.68x

vs. national typical0.54x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
61325	Grand Ridge	$241K	+9.9%	38.4%
61364	Streator	$129K	+10.2%	29.5%
61341	Marseilles	$213K	+11.2%	18.7%
61350	Ottawa	$209K	+9.1%	11.2%
60470	Ransom	$203K	+9.4%	2.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,425/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
61350	Ottawa	$1,425	—	11.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,002/mo

Home price / national median income2.4x

Annual rent / national median income20.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$423/mo

Market Activity: LaSalle County

Median listing price$240,000

Median listing price YoY+4.4%

Median price per sq ft$151

Median price per sq ft YoY+9.4%

Median days on market56.8 days

Median days on market YoY+24.7%

Active listings204

Active listings YoY+9.1%

New listings136

Pending listings131

Pending listings YoY-3.7%

Hotness: median listing price$226,250

Hotness: median listing price YoY-6.7%

Supply score39.3

Supply score YoY-32.3%

Demand score84.0

Demand score YoY+3.0%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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