Below Average
#3427 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lewis Lemon Elementary
Elementary School · Rockford Sd 205 · Rockford, IL
A Rockford Sd 205 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1993 Mulberry St, Rockford, IL 61101
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lewis Lemon Elementary score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (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
89%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lewis Lemon Elementary 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), 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
$45,260
Median home value
$89,800
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
31.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Galapagos Rockford Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Mcintosh ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Haskell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rockford Sd 205
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #30 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lewis Lemon Elementary is listed in Rockford SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lewis Lemon Elementary
Lewis Lemon Elementary is a public elementary school in Rockford, IL, part of Rockford Sd 205, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,427 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis Lemon Elementary
What grades does Lewis Lemon Elementary serve?
Lewis Lemon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lewis Lemon Elementary?
Lewis Lemon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Lemon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Lemon Elementary 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 Lewis Lemon Elementary rank in IL?
Lewis Lemon Elementary ranks #3,427 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lewis Lemon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lewis Lemon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Lewis Lemon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lewis Lemon Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lewis Lemon Elementary a charter school?
No, Lewis Lemon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lewis Lemon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lewis Lemon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lewis Lemon Elementary?
89.0% of students at Lewis Lemon Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.1%
- Phone
- (815) 967-8000
- Area population (ZIP 61101)
- 19,671
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 61101; 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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