Rockford Special Services R1ts serves 32 students inquire with school.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockford Special Services R1ts's student population of 32 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Mascot
Rockford Rams
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rockford Special Services R1ts is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rockford Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rockford Special Services R1ts?
32 students attend Rockford Special Services R1ts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rockford Special Services R1ts students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockford Special Services R1ts?
Rockford Special Services R1ts has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What school district is Rockford Special Services R1ts part of?
Rockford Special Services R1ts is part of Rockford Public Schools School District.
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