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#2859 of 3,813 schools in IL
Tilton Elem School
Elementary School · Rochelle Ccsd 231 · Rochelle, IL
A Rochelle Ccsd 231 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 N 9th St, Rochelle, IL 61068
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tilton Elem School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tilton 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low198/100K
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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 | 0.3 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
- #1 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
Tilton Elem School is listed in Rochelle CCSD 231; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tilton Elem School
Tilton Elem School is a public elementary school in Rochelle, IL, part of Rochelle Ccsd 231, serving approximately 308 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,859 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tilton Elem School
What grades does Tilton Elem School serve?
Tilton Elem School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Tilton Elem School?
Tilton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tilton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tilton 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 Tilton Elem School rank in IL?
Tilton Elem School ranks #2,859 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Tilton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tilton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Tilton Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tilton Elem School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tilton Elem School a charter school?
No, Tilton Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tilton Elem School a Title I school?
No, Tilton Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tilton Elem School?
61.7% of students at Tilton 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ogle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (815) 562-6665
- 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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