Summerdale Early Childhood Center

Summerdale Early Childhood Center is one of the mid-tier elementary campuss in Rockford, Illinois, operated by Rockford SD 205, with 460 students on its rolls from grade pre-K. That puts it 21% bigger than the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 381 students.

Rockford SD 205 runs 44 schools in total, collectively educating 28,467 students. Summerdale Early Childhood Center is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Summerdale Early Childhood Center shows that Black students make up the majority at 56%. Beyond that, the school shows 19% Hispanic, 14% White, 11% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 12% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Summerdale Early Childhood Center has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 23.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.9:1, putting Summerdale Early Childhood Center higher than the state norm the norm. About 90% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Winnebago County (around 61%), the school's rate is north of typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Winnebago County) shows that median household income runs about $65,837, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Winnebago County runs 94 public schools (combined enrollment of about 44,103 students), of which Summerdale Early Childhood Center is one.

The closest other public school is West Middle School, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Summerdale Early Childhood Center has climbed 10%, going from 420 students in 2018 to 460 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 11% to 19% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 16.4:1 in 2018 to 23.0:1 today.

On this page, members of the Summerdale Early Childhood Center community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.