- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockton, IL
Rockton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Rockton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173454003623
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockton Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rockton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 518
- students enrolled
Rockton Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockton Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rockton, IL.
School address
District: Rockton Sd 140 · Illinois
NCES ID 173454003623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Rockton Elem School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 173454003623 · Rockton, IL Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Mack Middle School (552 students)
Rockton Elem School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rockton Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephen Mack M
Stephen Mack Middle School
552 students
- This school
Rockton Elem School
518 students
- Whitman Post E
Whitman Post Elem School
509 students
What this shows Rockton Elem School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockton Elem School compares
Rockton Elem School 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$13,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Rockton Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rockton Sd 140 reports $13,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Mack Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Post Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockton Elem School
How many students attend Rockton Elem School?
Rockton Elem School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockton Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Rockton Elem School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Rockton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockton Elem School?
Rockton Elem School 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 Rockton Elem School rank among public schools in Rockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockton Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rockton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockton Sd 140?
Besides Rockton Elem School, Rockton Sd 140 also operates Stephen Mack Middle School (552 students) and Whitman Post Elem School (509 students). See the Rockton Sd 140 district page for the complete list.