Enrollment
628
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Federal NCES profile for Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173451003607
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 628
- students enrolled
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion ranks #8 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion is a mid-sized elementary school in Rockford, Illinois, enrolling 628 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 628 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 628 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rockford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitehead Elem School (678 students): Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 16.8:1).
Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students) and Jefferson High School (2,173 students) alongside Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion compares
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 628 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173451003607
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.2%
White 6.2%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 628:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.9%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion.
$17,721
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehead Elem School
Standard public school
678 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
676 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Constance Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Swan Hillman Elem School
Standard public school
581 students 17:1 students per teacher
Riverdahl Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elem School
Standard public school
523 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
How many students attend Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion?
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion?
The largest demographic group at Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion?
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion ranks #8 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockford on the city page.
Is Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion a good school?
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.