Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Julia Lathrop Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julia Lathrop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Julia Lathrop Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Julia Lathrop Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julia Lathrop Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
64%
28%
Black
17%
16%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia Lathrop Elementary School's ranking?
Julia Lathrop Elementary School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Julia Lathrop Elementary School?
335 students attend Julia Lathrop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Julia Lathrop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia Lathrop Elementary School?
Julia Lathrop Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Julia Lathrop Elementary School offer ?
Julia Lathrop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Julia Lathrop Elementary School part of?
Julia Lathrop Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Grade 12: Last Day of School
May 16, 2025 (Friday)
Early Childhood: Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
K-11: Last Day of School
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
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