- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
Constance Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Constance Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173451003580
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Constance Lane Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #18 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 623
- students enrolled
Constance Lane Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Constance Lane Elementary School ranks #18 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173451003580 · Rockford, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 18.9:1 · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Resource Investment Index #18 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Constance Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
2,216 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,173 students
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- Rockford East
Rockford East High School
1,719 students
- Rockford Envrn
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- This school 623
Constance Lane Elementary School
623 students
What this shows Constance Lane Elementary School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Constance Lane Elementary School compares
Constance Lane Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.5%
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
$19,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
White 11.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Constance Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Constance Lane Elementary School.
$19,016
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Constance Lane Elementary School 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 Constance Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehead Elem School
Standard public school
678 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
676 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Standard public school
628 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Swan Hillman Elem School
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverdahl Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elem School
Standard public school
523 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Constance Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Constance Lane Elementary School?
Constance Lane Elementary School has 623 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Constance Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Constance Lane Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Constance Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Constance Lane Elementary School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Constance Lane Elementary School?
Constance Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Constance Lane Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Constance Lane Elementary School ranks #18 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.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Constance Lane Elementary School, 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.
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