Enrollment
278
Elementary
DISTRICT 227 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCK FALLS ESD 13·NCES 173435003521
Dillon Elementary School
1901 8th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 · (815) 625-3356 · Whiteside County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL278 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
218 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 90 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 89 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 99 | 36% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Rock Falls ESD 13. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Dillon Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Elementary School this school | 278 | 78.4% | N/A |
| Merrill Elementary School Rock Falls | 258 | 77.9% | 34.8% |
| Irving Elementary School Kewanee | 242 | 77.7% | 33.3% |
| Maple Elementary School Loves Park | 313 | 74.8% | 31.9% |
| Belle Alexander Elementary School Kewanee | 241 | 73.0% | N/A |
| Loves Park Elementary School Loves Park | 279 | 76.3% | 32.4% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dillon Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Whiteside County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 278 | #1,664 of 2,419 | #5 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #909 of 2,035 | #6 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.1% | #741 of 2,042 | #5 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.4% | #549 of 2,132 | #1 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.1% | #1,249 of 1,461 | #8 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
278
+34 (+14%) vs 2020
-11% since 1990-91, when it was 314
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 278 | 21.3 | 13.1:1 | 78% (218) |
| 2023-24 | 259 | 21.3 | 12.2:1 | 75% (194) |
| 2022-23 | 249 | 21.1 | 11.8:1 | 76% (190) |
| 2020-21 | 244 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 290 | 22 | 13.2:1 | 70% (203) |
| 2015-16 | 311 | 23 | 13.5:1 | 85% (264) |
| 2010-11 | 385 | 21 | 18.3:1 | 66% (255) |
| 2000-01 | 310 | 17 | 18.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 314 | 17 | 18.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dillon Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (290 to 278); teachers down 3% (22 to 21.3).
About Dillon Elementary School
Located in Rock Falls, Illinois, Dillon Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school. It enrolled 278 students in kindergarten through 2 for the 2024-25 school year. Statewide, elementary schools in Illinois average about 381 students each.
Rock Falls ESD 13 counts 4 schools and 927 students, including Dillon Elementary School.
Dillon Elementary School is 60% White by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 28% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 4% Black. Census estimates put the White share of Whiteside County's population at about 85%. The school's diversity index is 55%, meaning two students picked at random have a 55% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal data list 21.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at Dillon Elementary School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 13.1:1. That is lower than the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois. The lunch program counts 78% of students at Dillon Elementary School as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is 23 points above the 55% average for public schools in Whiteside County.
Census Bureau estimates for Whiteside County show that the median household income is $67,500, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. There are 50 public schools in Whiteside County, enrolling about 8,445 students in all.
Nearest public school: Rock Falls Middle School, about 0.3 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Dillon Elementary School's location as Town: Distant.
2024-25 enrollment was 278, a 14% gain from 244 in 2020-21.
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Whiteside County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
54,947
Census ACS
Median income
$67,500
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
50
8,445 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rock Falls ESD 13
- Merrill Elementary SchoolElementary · 258 students
- Rock Falls Middle SchoolMiddle · 246 students
- Riverdale PreSchool CenterElementary · 145 students
Other schools in Rock Falls
- Rock Falls Township High SchoolHigh · 530 students
- Merrill Elementary SchoolElementary · 258 students
- Rock Falls Middle SchoolMiddle · 246 students
- East Coloma - Nelson Elementary SchoolElementary · 214 students
- Montmorency CCSD #145Elementary · 209 students
- Riverdale PreSchool CenterElementary · 145 students
Other Dillon Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Dillon Elementary. Dillon Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Dillon ElementaryDillon, SC · 1,025 students
Nearby schools
- Rock Falls Middle School0.3 mi · 246
- Merrill Elementary School1.0 mi · 258
- Rock Falls Township High School1.1 mi · 530
- Riverdale PreSchool Center1.7 mi · 145
- East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School2.0 mi · 214
- Lincoln Elementary School2.6 mi · 277
Frequently asked questions
About Dillon Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dillon Elementary School?
Dillon Elementary School enrolls approximately 278 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Dillon Elementary School serve?
Dillon Elementary School serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillon Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dillon Elementary School is approximately 13.1:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dillon Elementary School?
At Dillon Elementary School, the student body is approximately 60% White, 28% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Dillon Elementary School?
Dillon Elementary School is overseen by Rock Falls ESD 13 in Whiteside County.
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