Rock River Elementary School serves 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
50%
17%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rockford School District 205
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rock River Elementary School?
216 students attend Rock River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rock River Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Rock River Elementary School offer ?
Rock River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rock River Elementary School part of?
Rock River Elementary School is part of Rockford School District 205.
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