Rockford School District 205

The Rockford School District 205 is located in Rockford, IL and includes 50 schools that serve 29,515 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Rockford School District 205 spends $8,543 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Rockford School District 205 has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Rockford School District 205 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 10% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Rockford School District 205, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Rockford School District 205 serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.