- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, MI
Rockford Spanish Immersion
Federal NCES profile for Rockford Spanish Immersion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263003001876
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockford Spanish Immersion earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockford Spanish Immersion has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Spanish Immersion ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Rockford, MI.
School address
District: Rockford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263003001876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Rockford Spanish Immersion held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263003001876 · Rockford, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 21.9:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford High School (1,750 students)
Rockford Spanish Immersion held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Rockford Spanish Immersion in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockford High
Rockford High School
1,750 students
- North Rockford
North Rockford Middle School
908 students
- East Rockford
East Rockford Middle School
788 students
- Rockford Hs Fr 584
Rockford Hs Freshman Center
584 students
- Crestwood Elem 469
Crestwood Elementary School
469 students
- This school 307
Rockford Spanish Immersion
307 students
What this shows Rockford Spanish Immersion reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockford Spanish Immersion compares
Rockford Spanish Immersion held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 87% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Rockford Spanish Immersion is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Rockford Public Schools reports $13,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockford Spanish Immersion Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rockford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockford Hs Freshman Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockford Spanish Immersion's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockford Spanish Immersion
How many students attend Rockford Spanish Immersion?
Rockford Spanish Immersion has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Spanish Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford Spanish Immersion is 21.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockford Spanish Immersion?
6.9% of students at Rockford Spanish Immersion are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockford Spanish Immersion?
The largest demographic group at Rockford Spanish Immersion is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Rockford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockford Spanish Immersion?
Rockford Spanish Immersion has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Rockford Spanish Immersion rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Spanish Immersion ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Rockford, MI. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Rockford Spanish Immersion, Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students), North Rockford Middle School (908 students), and East Rockford Middle School (788 students). See the Rockford Public Schools district page for the complete list.