HASKELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Haskell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 278 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 20 teachers, Haskell 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.

Haskell Elementary School is a public school located in Rockford, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Rockford Public School District 205. Situated in the heart of the community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports student growth, emphasizes social-emotional development, and prepares children for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Haskell Elementary strives to engage its local families through various school-wide initiatives and community-building efforts. The school’s administration and faculty work to implement programs that address diverse learning needs, aiming to ensure that all students have access to equitable educational opportunities. By balancing academic rigor with a supportive atmosphere, Haskell serves as a key educational anchor for the families in the 61103 zip code.

For more information, contact Haskell Elementary School at (815) 966-3355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

515 Maple St
Rockford, IL 61103-6711
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HASKELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rockford, IL with about 278 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Rockford SD 205
Total Students:
278
Teachers:
20.86
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 278 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HASKELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.8%
White
11.2%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Asian
1.8%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.