- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rock Falls, IL
Merrill Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Merrill Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173435003522
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrill Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Rock Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 258
- students enrolled
Merrill Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Rock Falls, IL.
School address
District: Rock Falls Esd 13 · Illinois
NCES ID 173435003522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Merrill Elem School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 173435003522 · Rock Falls, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillon Elementary School (278 students)
Merrill Elem School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Merrill Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillon Element
Dillon Elementary School
278 students
- This school
Merrill Elem School
258 students
- Rock Falls Mid
Rock Falls Middle School
246 students
- Riverdale Pres
Riverdale Preschool Center
145 students
What this shows Merrill Elem School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrill Elem School compares
Merrill Elem School 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$18,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Merrill Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rock Falls Esd 13 reports $18,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrill Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Falls Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Preschool Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrill Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Rock Falls
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrill Elem School
How many students attend Merrill Elem School?
Merrill Elem School has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rock Falls, IL. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrill Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Merrill Elem School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Rock Falls, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrill Elem School?
Merrill Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Merrill Elem School rank among elementary schools in Rock Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrill Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Rock Falls, 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 Rock Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Rock Falls Esd 13?
Besides Merrill Elem School, Rock Falls Esd 13 also operates Dillon Elementary School (278 students), Rock Falls Middle School (246 students), and Riverdale Preschool Center (145 students). See the Rock Falls Esd 13 district page for the complete list.