Very Good
#1182 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 31% in state
Whitman Post Elem School
Elementary School · Rockton Sd 140 · Rockton, IL
A Rockton Sd 140 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1060 E Union St, Rockton, IL 61072
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitman Post Elem School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whitman Post 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated891/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockton), 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
$102,604
Median home value
$225,100
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61072; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 2–4 | 2.6 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Prairie Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 3.0 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Kinnikinnick SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 4–5 | 3.2 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Gaston ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 347 | 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.
Rockton Sd 140
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitman Post Elem School is listed in Rockton SD 140; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitman Post Elem School
Whitman Post Elem School is a public elementary school in Rockton, IL, part of Rockton Sd 140, serving approximately 525 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitman Post Elem School
What grades does Whitman Post Elem School serve?
Whitman Post Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Whitman Post Elem School?
Whitman Post Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Post Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Post Elem School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitman Post Elem School rank in IL?
Whitman Post Elem School ranks #1,182 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Whitman Post Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitman Post Elem 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.
What are the test scores at Whitman Post Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitman Post Elem School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whitman Post Elem School a charter school?
No, Whitman Post Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitman Post Elem School a Title I school?
No, Whitman Post Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitman Post Elem School?
34.9% of students at Whitman Post 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (815) 624-4006
- Area population (ZIP 61072)
- 11,342
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 61072; 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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