- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
Spring Creek Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Creek Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173451003620
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Creek Elem School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #21 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 523
- students enrolled
Spring Creek Elem School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elem School ranks #21 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Spring Creek Elem School grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 173451003620 · Rockford, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 19.4:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Spring Creek Elem School grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Spring Creek Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
2,216 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,173 students
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- Rockford East
Rockford East High School
1,719 students
- Rockford Envrn
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- This school 523
Spring Creek Elem School
523 students
What this shows Spring Creek Elem School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Creek Elem School compares
Spring Creek Elem School is a growing 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$19,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 19.5%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Spring Creek Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rockford Sd 205 reports $19,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Creek Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Creek Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehead Elem School
Standard public school
678 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
676 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Standard public school
628 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Constance Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Swan Hillman Elem School
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverdahl Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek Elem School
How many students attend Spring Creek Elem School?
Spring Creek Elem School has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elem School is 19.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Creek Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Creek Elem School is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Creek Elem School?
Spring Creek Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Spring Creek Elem School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elem School ranks #21 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, 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 Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Spring Creek Elem School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.