JULIA LATHROP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Julia Lathrop Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 413 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Julia Lathrop Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Julia Lathrop Elementary School is a public school located in the southwestern section of Rockford, Illinois, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Rockford Public School District (District 205), the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community. The school’s mission focuses on providing a supportive learning environment designed to help young students build essential academic skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while also fostering social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Julia Lathrop emphasizes a commitment to student growth through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. The school community works to bridge the gap between home and classroom, often utilizing district-wide resources to provide targeted interventions for students who need extra support. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic preparedness, the school aims to ensure that its graduates are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed as they transition into middle school within the Rockford school system.

For more information, contact Julia Lathrop Elem School at (815) 966-3285 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.