Enrollment
288
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochelle, IL
Tilton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Tilton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173426003515
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tilton Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rochelle · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 288
- students enrolled
Tilton Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tilton Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rochelle, IL.
School address
District: Rochelle Ccsd 231 · Illinois
NCES ID 173426003515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tilton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tilton Elem School
Tilton Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rochelle, Illinois, enrolling 288 students.
At 13.1:1, 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.
Enrollment of 288 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (47%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochelle Ccsd 231 spends $11,639 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rochelle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Elem School (330 students): Tilton Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.8:1).
Rochelle Ccsd 231 also operates Lincoln Elem School (491 students) and Rochelle Middle School (488 students) alongside Tilton 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 Tilton Elem School compares
Tilton 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$11,639
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 46.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Tilton Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochelle Ccsd 231, which includes Tilton Elem School.
$11,639
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 Tilton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochelle Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tilton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Rochelle
1 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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tilton Elem School
How many students attend Tilton Elem School?
Tilton Elem School has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochelle, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tilton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tilton Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Tilton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Tilton Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Rochelle, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tilton Elem School?
Tilton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tilton Elem School rank among public schools in Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Tilton Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rochelle, 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 Rochelle on the city page.
Is Tilton Elem School a good school?
Tilton Elem School earns 29/100 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 Rochelle Ccsd 231?
Besides Tilton Elem School, Rochelle Ccsd 231 also operates Lincoln Elem School (491 students), Rochelle Middle School (488 students), and Central Elem School (330 students). See the Rochelle Ccsd 231 district page for the complete list.
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