Enrollment
518
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173454003623
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rockton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 518
- students enrolled
Rockton Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockton Elem School
Rockton Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockton, Illinois, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 518 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rockton Sd 140 spends $13,046 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rockton Sd 140 also operates Stephen Mack Middle School (552 students) and Whitman Post Elem School (509 students) alongside Rockton 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 Rockton Elem School compares
Rockton 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 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
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 43% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% 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
$13,046
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 518 Top 28% in Illinois - larger than 72% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173454003623
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockton Sd 140, which includes Rockton Elem School.
$13,046
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 45.6%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockton Elem School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% 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 35/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Rockton on the city page.
Is Rockton Elem School a good school?
Rockton Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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