Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch

www.rps205.com

Charter School 365 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Galapagos Rockford Charter School is a public charter institution located in Rockford, Illinois, serving students in grades K–8. Founded on the principle of providing high-quality educational opportunities in an urban setting, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The school is known for its structured environment, focus on character development, and a "college-bound" culture that encourages students to aspire toward higher education from an early age.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Galapagos Rockford places a significant emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. By integrating personalized instruction with extended school days and a focus on essential life skills, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and foster a supportive learning environment. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to tailor its programming to the specific needs of the Rockford community, maintaining a commitment to accountability and academic growth for its diverse student body.

365

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	80
Black	221
Asian	3
Two or More	35

Black
221 (60.5 %)
Hispanic
80 (21.9 %)
Two or More
35 (9.6 %)
White
26 (7.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockford SD 205
Phone:	(815)708-7946
Website:	http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.4
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 40

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	40
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	51%
Male	179	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)