- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
Federal NCES profile for Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173451006044Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 384
- students enrolled
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch ranks #7 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451006044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 173451006044 · Rockford, IL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
384 enr · 32:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch 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 384
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
384 students
What this shows Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch compares
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32:1 | ▲ 129% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
32:1
students per teacher
- 129% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.4%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
White 9.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockford Sd 205 reports $19,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch'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
Constance Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 18.9:1 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
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
How many students attend Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is 32:1, which is 129% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
The largest demographic group at Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch ranks #7 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 Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch, 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.