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Enrollment
518
Elementary
DISTRICT 514 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCKTON SD 140·NCES 173454003623
Rockton Elementary School
1050 E Union St, Rockton, IL 61072 · (815) 624-8585 · Winnebago County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL518 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
187 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 56%
Community
5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 64 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 147 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 153 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 154 | 30% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · 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
Based on grade levels within Rockton SD 140. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Rockton Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockton Elementary School this school | 518 | 36.1% | N/A |
| South Prairie Elementary School Sycamore | 456 | 34.4% | 46.0% |
| Whitman Post Elementary School Rockton | 509 | 32.6% | 64.4% |
| W C Petty Elementary School Antioch | 462 | 39.0% | 46.0% |
| Ringwood School Primary Center Ringwood | 420 | 37.6% | N/A |
| Valley View Elementary School Mchenry | 526 | 38.6% | 47.4% |
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 Rockton Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 518 | #483 of 2,419 | #14 of 54 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #1,729 of 2,035 | #24 of 48 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.4% | #1,049 of 2,042 | #39 of 51 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 36.1% | #1,649 of 2,132 | #43 of 53 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.3% | #1,233 of 1,461 | #24 of 28 |
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
518
-27 (-5%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 577
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 | 518 | 32.4 | 16.0:1 | 36% (187) |
| 2023-24 | 551 | 33 | 16.7:1 | 36% (197) |
| 2022-23 | 545 | 35 | 15.6:1 | 34% (186) |
| 2020-21 | 545 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 541 | 30 | 18.0:1 | 26% (139) |
| 2015-16 | 495 | 26 | 19.0:1 | 29% (144) |
| 2010-11 | 480 | 33 | 14.6:1 | 23% (111) |
| 2000-01 | 384 | 22 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 577 | 31 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rockton Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (541 to 518); teachers up 8% (30 to 32.4).
About Rockton Elementary School
Rockton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school based in Rockton, Illinois. The school covers pre-K through 2 and reported 518 students in 2024-25. On average, elementary schools in Illinois enroll around 381, and this school is 36% above that mark.
Across its 3 schools, Rockton SD 140 enrolls 1,579 students. Rockton Elementary School is one of those schools.
Federal enrollment data show Rockton Elementary School is 73% White. Next come 15% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 4% Black. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 44%.
Rockton Elementary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1, with 32.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois, this school's ratio is higher. The school has 36% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Winnebago County is 61%.
For the population of Winnebago County, median household income comes to about $65,837, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Winnebago County's 94 public schools enroll about 44,103 students and include Rockton Elementary School.
Whitman Post Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of Rockton Elementary School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Rockton Elementary School has an NCES locale of Suburb: Small.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment fell from 545 to 518, a 5% decrease.
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Winnebago County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
283,292
Census ACS
Median income
$65,837
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
94
44,103 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rockton SD 140
- Stephen Mack Middle SchoolMiddle · 552 students
- Whitman Post Elementary SchoolElementary · 509 students
Other schools in Rockton
- Hononegah CHD High SchoolHigh · 1,814 students
- Stephen Mack Middle SchoolMiddle · 552 students
- Whitman Post Elementary SchoolElementary · 509 students
- SELF AcademyElementary
- WCSEC-Intermediate Instruc PrgrmElementary
- WCSEC-Primary Instructional PrgrmElementary
Nearby schools
- Whitman Post Elementary School0.1 mi · 509
- Hononegah CHD High School0.5 mi · 1,814
- South Beloit Sr High School1.4 mi · 254
- Stephen Mack Middle School1.7 mi · 552
- Blackhawk Elementary School2.3 mi · 139
- South Beloit Jr High School2.3 mi · 118
Frequently asked questions
About Rockton Elementary SchoolHow large is Rockton Elementary School?
Rockton Elementary School enrolls approximately 518 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Rockton Elementary School serve?
Rockton Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockton Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Rockton Elementary School is approximately 16.0:1 (32 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rockton Elementary School?
At Rockton Elementary School, the student body is approximately 73% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Rockton Elementary School public or private?
Rockton Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Rockton SD 140.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.