Rockford Spanish Immersion

www.rockfordschools.org

304 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rockford Spanish Immersion, located at 3900 Kroes St NE in Rockford, Michigan, is a specialized magnet program within the Rockford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering bilingualism and biliteracy by immersing students in the Spanish language from an early age. By utilizing an immersion model, the school aims to help students achieve high levels of academic proficiency in both English and Spanish while developing a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and global perspectives.

As part of the broader Rockford school community, the Spanish Immersion program emphasizes the district's commitment to academic excellence and student development. The curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while integrating language instruction into core subjects, ensuring that students not only become fluent speakers but also gain a comprehensive education. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking and communication skills, the school provides a unique environment for students looking to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world.

304

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockford Spanish Immersion
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	41
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
246 (80.9 %)
Hispanic
41 (13.5 %)
Two or More
12 (3.9 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockford Public Schools
Phone:	(616)863-6374
Website:	http://www.rockfordschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 54

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 43