Rockton Elementary School

1050 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rockton Elementary School serves 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Rockton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 50.8 square miles in Rockton, IL. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rockton Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To work together with families and the community to inspire each child and to provide an outstanding educational foundation.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Rockton Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
27%
0.44
(22-23)
12%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rockton Elementary School often compared to?
Rockton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitman Post Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rockton Elementary School?
518 students attend Rockton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rockton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockton Elementary School?
Rockton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockton Elementary School offer ?
Rockton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Rockton Elementary School part of?
Rockton Elementary School is part of Rockton SD 140 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Rockton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 50.8 square miles in Rockton, IL. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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