Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Conklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Conklin Elementary School serves the northwest part of Rockford, IL, covering an area of 21.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Conklin Elementary School's student population of 372 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Conklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conklin Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conklin Elementary School's ranking?
Conklin Elementary School is ranked #3239 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Conklin Elementary School often compared to?
Conklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Conklin Elementary School?
372 students attend Conklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Conklin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conklin Elementary School?
Conklin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Conklin Elementary School offer ?
Conklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Conklin Elementary School part of?
Conklin Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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