Whitman Post Elem School

www.rockton140.org

510 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Whitman Post Elementary School is a public school located in Rockton, Illinois, serving students in grades 3 through 4. It is part of the Rockton School District 140, a district known for its community-focused approach to education. The school is situated in a residential area, providing a neighborhood-centered environment that emphasizes foundational learning, social-emotional development, and the transition from primary to intermediate schooling.

The school is recognized for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive atmosphere for young learners. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, Whitman Post aims to prepare its students for their eventual transition to the district’s middle school. Its location on East Union Street places it at the heart of the local community, where it benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families.

510

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman Post Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	69
Black	15
Asian	6
Two or More	42

White
378 (74.1 %)
Hispanic
69 (13.5 %)
Two or More
42 (8.2 %)
Black
15 (2.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)

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:	Rockton SD 140
Phone:	(815)624-4006
Website:	http://www.rockton140.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 3 161

Grade 4 200

Grade 5 149