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A C Thompson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A C Thompson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(17-18)
10-14%
32%
(17-18)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
18%
17%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend A C Thompson Elementary School?
280 students attend A C Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of A C Thompson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A C Thompson Elementary School?
A C Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does A C Thompson Elementary School offer ?
A C Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is A C Thompson Elementary School part of?
A C Thompson Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.

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