- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Island, IL
Rock Island Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rock Island Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173441005967
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Island Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Rock Island · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 540
- students enrolled
Rock Island Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Island Academy ranks #6 of 7 schools in Rock Island, IL.
School address
District: Rock Island Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 173441005967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Rock Island Academy held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 173441005967 · Rock Island, IL Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Island High School (1,812 students)
Rock Island Academy held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rock Island Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Island Hi
Rock Island High School
1,812 students
- This school 540
Rock Island Academy
540 students
- Washington Jr 529
Washington Jr High School
529 students
- Eugene Field E 496
Eugene Field Elem School
496 students
- Ricms 462
Ricms
462 students
- Edison Jr High 398
Edison Jr High School
398 students
What this shows Rock Island Academy reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Island Academy compares
Rock Island Academy 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$20,881
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.1%
White 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Rock Island Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rock Island Sd 41 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock Island Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ricms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Island Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Rock Island
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ricms
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elc
Standard public school
387 students 38.7:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem School
Standard public school
312 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elem School
Standard public school
262 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elem School
Standard public school
260 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Earl H Hanson Elem School
Standard public school
201 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Island Academy
How many students attend Rock Island Academy?
Rock Island Academy has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Island Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Island Academy is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Island Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rock Island Academy is African American at 64.1% of enrollment, in Rock Island, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Island Academy?
Rock Island Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Rock Island Academy rank among schools in Rock Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Island Academy ranks #6 of 7 schools in Rock Island, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rock Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Rock Island Sd 41?
Besides Rock Island Academy, Rock Island Sd 41 also operates Rock Island High School (1,812 students), Washington Jr High School (529 students), and Eugene Field Elem School (496 students). See the Rock Island Sd 41 district page for the complete list.