Dillon Elementary School

1901 8th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071

www.rfsd13.org

249 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

249

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dillon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	72
Black	8
Two or More	15

White
154 (61.8 %)
Hispanic
72 (28.9 %)
Two or More
15 (6.0 %)
Black
8 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rock Falls ESD 13
Phone:	(815)625-3356
Website:	http://www.rfsd13.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 66