Rock River Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Rock River Elementary School serves 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students

Showing 1996–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
16 teachers

Showing 1995–2004. View full 18-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Asian
1%
6%

Showing 1990–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
14%
29%

Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
50%
16%

Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
35%
45%

Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
65%
0.61

Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rock River Elementary School?
216 students attend Rock River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rock River Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Rock River Elementary School offer ?
Rock River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rock River Elementary School part of?
Rock River Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.

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