Rockton Elementary School

1050 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rockton Elementary School serves 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rockton Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
545 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rockton Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
13%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
77%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rockton Elementary School often compared to?
Rockton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitman Post Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rockton Elementary School?
545 students attend Rockton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rockton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockton Elementary School?
Rockton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockton Elementary School offer ?
Rockton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Rockton Elementary School part of?
Rockton Elementary School is part of Rockton SD 140 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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