Very Good
#1181 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
Dillon Elementary School
Elementary School · Rock Falls Esd 13 · Rock Falls, IL
A Rock Falls Esd 13 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
1901 8th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dillon Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,909
Median home value
$104,900
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| East Coloma - Nelson Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–2 | 2.8 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Montmorency Ccsd #145Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 213 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rock Falls Esd 13
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dillon Elementary School is listed in Rock Falls ESD 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dillon Elementary School
Dillon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rock Falls, IL, part of Rock Falls Esd 13, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dillon Elementary School
What grades does Dillon Elementary School serve?
Dillon Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Dillon Elementary School?
Dillon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillon Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dillon Elementary School rank in IL?
Dillon Elementary School ranks #1,181 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dillon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dillon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dillon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dillon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dillon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dillon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dillon Elementary School?
74.9% of students at Dillon Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Whiteside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (815) 625-3356
- Area population (ZIP 61071)
- 13,482
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 61071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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