DILLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dillon Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rock Falls ESD 13 school district, located in Rock Falls, IL with about 290 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Dillon Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dillon Elementary School, located at 1901 8th Ave in Rock Falls, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rock Falls Elementary School District 13. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and mathematical skills. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
In addition to its academic curriculum, Dillon Elementary is committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages student engagement and character development. The school utilizes various resources and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive. With its location in the heart of Rock Falls, the school functions as a central hub for neighborhood children, striving to provide a safe and enriching space that promotes both personal achievement and academic excellence.
For more information, contact Dillon Elementary School at (815) 625-3356 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rock Falls, IL 61071-2967
(815) 625-3356
DILLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rock Falls, IL with about 290 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rock Falls ESD 13
- Total Students:
- 290
- Teachers:
- 21.95
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 290 students
- White
- 59.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 42.8%
- Male
- 57.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.