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Central Elem School
Elementary School · Rochelle Ccsd 231 · Rochelle, IL
A Rochelle Ccsd 231 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
444 N 8th St, Rochelle, IL 61068
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elem School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low198/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,840
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rochelle Ccsd 231
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elem School is listed in Rochelle CCSD 231; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elem School
Central Elem School is a public elementary school in Rochelle, IL, part of Rochelle Ccsd 231, serving approximately 307 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,646 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elem School
What grades does Central Elem School serve?
Central Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elem School rank in IL?
Central Elem School ranks #3,646 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Central Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Elem School a charter school?
No, Central Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elem School a Title I school?
No, Central Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elem School?
58.6% of students at Central Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ogle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (815) 562-8251
- Area population (ZIP 61068)
- 15,076
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61068; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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