Enrollment
305
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockland Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockland Elem School
Rockland Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Libertyville, Illinois, enrolling 305 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Libertyville Sd 70 spends $22,082 per pupil, 30% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Libertyville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oak Grove Elem School (911 students): Rockland Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 11.8:1).
Libertyville Sd 70 also operates Highland Middle School (701 students) and Butterfield School (568 students) alongside Rockland Elem School.
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 Rockland Elem School compares
Rockland Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Libertyville Sd 70, which includes Rockland Elem School.
$22,082
Per student
+30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 4.0%
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 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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rockland Elem School a good school?
Rockland Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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