- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 79% of Illinois schools.
- #3 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 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Post Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rockton, IL.
School address
District: Rockton Sd 140 · Illinois
NCES ID 173454001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Whitman Post Elem School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 173454001134 · Rockton, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Mack Middle School (552 students)
Whitman Post Elem School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Whitman Post Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephen Mack M
Stephen Mack Middle School
552 students
- Rockton Elem S
Rockton Elem School
518 students
- This school
Whitman Post Elem School
509 students
What this shows Whitman Post Elem School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitman Post Elem School compares
Whitman Post 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 | 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 39% 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 methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% 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
$13,795
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
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.
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
District finance for Rockton Sd 140 reports $13,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~509 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 #3 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 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.