- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Libertyville, IL
Rockland Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Rockland Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172280002528
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockland Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Libertyville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 305
- students enrolled
Rockland Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockland Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Libertyville, IL.
School address
District: Libertyville Sd 70 · Illinois
NCES ID 172280002528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rockland Elem School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 172280002528 · Libertyville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Middle School (701 students)
Rockland Elem School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rockland Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
701 students
- Butterfield Sc
Butterfield School
568 students
- Copeland Manor
Copeland Manor Elem School
378 students
- This school
Rockland Elem School
305 students
- Adler Park Sch 238
Adler Park School
238 students
What this shows Rockland Elem School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockland Elem School compares
Rockland Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,441
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Rockland Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Libertyville Sd 70 reports $23,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockland Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butterfield School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copeland Manor Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adler Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockland Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar elementary schools in Libertyville
3 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockland Elem School
How many students attend Rockland Elem School?
Rockland Elem School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Libertyville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockland Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockland Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 Rockland Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Rockland Elem School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Libertyville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockland Elem School?
Rockland Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Rockland Elem School rank among elementary schools in Libertyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockland Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Libertyville, 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 Libertyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Libertyville Sd 70?
Besides Rockland Elem School, Libertyville Sd 70 also operates Highland Middle School (701 students), Butterfield School (568 students), and Copeland Manor Elem School (378 students). See the Libertyville Sd 70 district page for the complete list.