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4 schools in Rochelle CCSD 231

Illinois · 1,597 students · 1 city

Rochelle CCSD 231's public-school count of 4 reflects a system enrolling about 1,597 students inside Illinois, broken out as 3 elementary and 1 middle.

4-year change in Rochelle CCSD 231

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,597
+283 (+22%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Rochelle CCSD 231 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
29.3%#275 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,597#226 of 508#5,228 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#256 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.6:1#311 of 506#3,915 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
53.0%#197 of 456#3,743 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
56.3%#122 of 341#2,152 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Rochelle CCSD 231

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,372 to 1,597 students (up 16%) and from 102 to 117 full-time teachers (up 15%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Lincoln Elem SchoolRochelleElementaryPK-01491
Rochelle Middle SchoolRochelleMiddle06-08488
Central Elem SchoolRochelleElementary02-03330
Tilton Elem SchoolRochelleElementary04-05288

About Rochelle CCSD 231

As a sparse district in Illinois, Rochelle CCSD 231 educates 1,597 students across 4 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, Rochelle CCSD 231 comprises 3 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, Rochelle CCSD 231 runs about 399 students per school, 17% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 480.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Rochelle CCSD 231 has grew 22% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,314 students to 1,597.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Rochelle CCSD 231 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Rochelle CCSD 231 run?
Rochelle CCSD 231 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,597 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Rochelle CCSD 231?
Rochelle CCSD 231 includes 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Rochelle CCSD 231?
Lincoln Elem School is the largest public school in Rochelle CCSD 231 by enrollment, with approximately 491 students.
What grade levels does Rochelle CCSD 231 serve?
Rochelle CCSD 231 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 4 schools.