How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 | Rockford SD 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Markham, Illinois | Rockford, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 2,511 | 27,442 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 44 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 | Rockford SD 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,298 | $19,455 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.3% | 13.0% |
| State Revenue | 53.0% | 49.1% |
| Local Revenue | 30.7% | 38.0% |
Prairie-Hills ESD 144
Federal State Local
Rockford SD 205
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 | Rockford SD 205 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.1% | 22.8% |
| African American | 73.5% | 33.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% | 31.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 | Rockford SD 205 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 28 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 383:1 | 362.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.0% | 64.7% |
School Types
Prairie-Hills ESD 144
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rockford SD 205
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.