Rock Island Academy

www.rimsd41.org

504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rock Island Academy, located at 930 14th St in Rock Island, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Rock Island-Milan School District #41. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development and social-emotional growth for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, the academy aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rock Island Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens. Through a combination of structured instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and staff strive to meet the diverse needs of their student body, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

504

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Island Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	50
Black	323
Asian	24
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

Black
323 (64.1 %)
White
61 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
50 (9.9 %)
Two or More
45 (8.9 %)
Asian
24 (4.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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 Island SD 41
Phone:	(309)793-5970
Website:	http://www.rimsd41.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 58

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 1