Rockton Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 624-8585
Rockton Elementary School serves 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Rockton Elementary School's student population of 541 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
Total Students | 541 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Rockton Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 5% |
Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
Black | 1% | 17% |
White | 82% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Rockton 140 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rockton Elementary School is Hononegah High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stephen Mack Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Whitman Post Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockton Whitman Post Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 491 students
0.0 miles
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006 0.0 3-5 491 - Rockton Hononegah High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,006 students
0.3 miles
307 Salem St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5005 0.3 9-12 2,006 - South Beloit South Beloit Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 248 students
1.3 miles
245 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-9004 1.3 9-12 248 - Rockton Stephen Mack Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 557 students
1.7 miles
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611 1.7 6-8 557 - South Beloit Blackhawk Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 131 students
2.3 miles
840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-4001 2.3 5-6 131
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