Whitman Post Elem School

Whitman Post Elem School is a middle-of-the-pack primary school in Rockton, Illinois, part of Rockton SD 140. The school enrolls 509 students in grades 3 through 5. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 34% larger than typical.

Across the 3 schools in Rockton SD 140 (1,579 students total), Whitman Post Elem School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Whitman Post Elem School lists that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 12% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 3% Black. That is visibly more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 66%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Whitman Post Elem School has 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.9:1, putting Whitman Post Elem School higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 33% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Winnebago County runs at roughly 61%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Whitman Post Elem School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 52.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 64.4%.

Around the school, census data for Winnebago County shows median household income runs about $65,837, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Across Winnebago County's 94 public schools (combined enrollment of about 44,103 students), Whitman Post Elem School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Rockton Elem School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Whitman Post Elem School at 1st of 7; the average score across the group is 39.3%.

Geographically, the school is in a bedroom-community area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 4%: 491 students in 2018 compared to 509 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 84% to 78%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 18.2:1 in 2018 to 15.5:1 today.

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