Rochelle CCSD 231 School District

1401 Flagg Rd
Rochelle, IL 61068-6400
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rochelle CCSD 231 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,529 students in Rochelle CCSD 231 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Rochelle CCSD 231 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
1,529 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Rochelle CCSD 231 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#692 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Rochelle CCSD 231  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
13%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rochelle CCSD 231  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rochelle CCSD 231  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
710 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
27%
# Black Students
35 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
707 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
46%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
152
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
156
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,740 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,751 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Rochelle CCSD 231  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Rochelle CCSD 231  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,740
$22,158
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Rochelle CCSD 231  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,751
$21,406
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Rochelle CCSD 231  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rochelle CCSD 231 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tilton Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1050 N 9th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
Grades: 4-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Rochelle Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 School Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7997
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 20th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
Grades: PK-1
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
444 N 8th St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
Grades: 2-3
| 305 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rochelle CCSD 231 School District?
Rochelle CCSD 231 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,529 students.
What is the rank of Rochelle CCSD 231 School District?
Rochelle CCSD 231 School District is ranked #698 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rochelle CCSD 231 School District?
47% of Rochelle CCSD 231 School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rochelle CCSD 231 School District?
Rochelle CCSD 231 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rochelle CCSD 231 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,751 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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