Enrollment
509
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockton, IL
Whitman Post Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Whitman Post Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173454001134
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitman Post Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rockton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 509
- students enrolled
Whitman Post Elem School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Post Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rockton, IL.
School address
District: Rockton Sd 140 · Illinois
NCES ID 173454001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitman Post Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitman Post Elem School
Whitman Post Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rockton, Illinois, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 509 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 (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% 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 Rockton Elem School (518 students) alongside Whitman Post 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 Whitman Post Elem School compares
Whitman Post 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
29
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Whitman Post Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockton Sd 140, which includes Whitman Post 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 Whitman Post 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 |
| Rockton Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitman Post 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
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Whitman Post Elem School
How many students attend Whitman Post Elem School?
Whitman Post Elem School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Post Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Post Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitman Post Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Whitman Post Elem School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Rockton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitman Post Elem School?
Whitman Post 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 Whitman Post Elem School rank among public schools in Rockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Post 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 Whitman Post Elem School a good school?
Whitman Post Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Whitman Post Elem School, Rockton Sd 140 also operates Stephen Mack Middle School (552 students) and Rockton Elem School (518 students). See the Rockton Sd 140 district page for the complete list.
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