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Rockford SD 205

Illinois · Public School District
45
Schools
27,442
Students
$19,455
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
68.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Rockford SD 205 is a public school district in Illinois serving 27,442 students across 45 schools. It includes 27 elementary, 7 middle, 6 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $19,455 is above average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (45)
Elementary Schools27 schools
High Schools6 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,455+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
38%
State
49.1%
Local (property tax)
38.0%
Federal
12.9%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
45
Schools
27,442
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,455 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 45 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockford SD 205?
Rockford SD 205 has 45 public schools, serving a total of 27,442 students.
How much does Rockford SD 205 spend per student?
Rockford SD 205 spends $19,455 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rockford SD 205?
68% of students in Rockford SD 205 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rockford SD 205?
Yes — 3 of the 45 schools in Rockford SD 205 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Rockford SD 205 serve?
Rockford SD 205 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rockford SD 205?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rockford SD 205 is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.