Enrollment
1,108
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockford, IL
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Federal NCES profile for Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173451003397
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,108
- students enrolled
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad is a large middle school in Rockford, Illinois, enrolling 1,108 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,108 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 695 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,108 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rockford's middle schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Middle School (963 students): Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 20.4:1).
Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students) and Jefferson High School (2,173 students) alongside Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad.
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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad compares
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
410
in-school suspensions + 285 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,108 Top 6% in Illinois - larger than 94% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 70.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173451003397
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
African American 18.7%
White 11.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 277:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.9%
In-school suspensions 410
Out-of-school suspensions 285
Expulsions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad.
$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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad'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
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Rockford
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
963 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
West Middle School
Standard public school
793 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Standard public school
736 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Middle School
Standard public school
393 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
How many students attend Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
The largest demographic group at Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad rank among middle schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad ranks #4 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Rockford on the city page.
Is Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad a good school?
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad, 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.