Rock Island Sd 41 School District
School District · Rock Island, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,209
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,209
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#550 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,881
+$4,191 vs Illinois median
District size
6,209 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Rock Island Sd 41 ranks #550 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Rock Island Sd 41's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Frances Willard Elem School (6.5/10), Thomas Jefferson Elem School (6.4/10), and Eugene Field Elem School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rock Island Sd 41 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rock Island Sd 41 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Rock Island Sd 41
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frances Willard Elem School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson Elem School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Eugene Field Elem School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Ridgewood Elem School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Earl H Hanson Elem School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Washington JR High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Denkmann Elem School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Ricms | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Rock Island Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Edison JR High School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rock Island Sd 41
Rock Island Sd 41 is a Rock Island, Illinois school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 6,209 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. District-level spending was $20,881 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Rock Island Sd 41 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Frances Willard Elem School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Rock Island Sd 41 students show an average math proficiency of 23.9% and ELA proficiency of 25.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rock Island Sd 41, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rock Island Sd 41 with test data.
Schools in Rock Island Sd 41
13 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Rock Island
- Total Enrollment
- 6,209
- Teachers (FTE)
- 411
- District spending per student
- $20,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rock Island Sd 41?
Rock Island Sd 41 has 13 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rock Island Sd 41?
The average composite rating for Rock Island Sd 41 is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rock Island Sd 41?
Rock Island Sd 41's district-level spending was $20,881 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rock Island Sd 41?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rock Island Sd 41 is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rock Island Sd 41?
Frances Willard Elem School is the highest-rated school in Rock Island Sd 41 with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Rock Island Sd 41?
Across schools in Rock Island Sd 41 with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rock Island Sd 41 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Rock Island Sd 41 has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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