Rockton Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockton Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To work together with families and the community to inspire each child and to provide an outstanding educational foundation.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rockton Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
551 students attend Rockton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rockton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockton Elementary School?
Rockton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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