Dillon Elementary School

1901 8th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dillon Elementary School serves 247 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Dillon Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dillon Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
32%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
61%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Dillon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dillon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dillon Elementary School often compared to?
Dillon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside School, Fulton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dillon Elementary School?
247 students attend Dillon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dillon Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillon Elementary School?
Dillon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillon Elementary School offer ?
Dillon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Dillon Elementary School part of?
Dillon Elementary School is part of Rock Falls ESD 13 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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