Tilton Elementary School

Summary:

Tilton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rochelle, Illinois, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 330 students. The school is part of the Rochelle CCSD 231 district, which is ranked 696 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tilton Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with only 14.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.3% in Mathematics, compared to 25.7% and 13% for the district, and 41.2% and 28.4% for the state, respectively. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.9%, significantly higher than the state average. Tilton Elementary School struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Illinois elementary schools for Hispanic students, White students, and English Language Learner students in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Tilton Elementary School's performance has been declining over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools in the Rochelle CCSD 231 district, such as Central Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School, which also serve high-poverty student populations but have higher academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism and the large proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may be crucial in improving student outcomes at Tilton Elementary School.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 1050 N 9th St
       Rochelle, IL  61068-1463


(815) 562-6665

District: Rochelle CCSD 231

SchoolDigger Rank:
1713th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,132 Help


Students who attend Tilton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Rochelle Middle School
High:    Rochelle Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.3%
White:
46.4%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Compare Details Tilton Elementary School ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Tilton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rochelle CCSD 231 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tilton Elementary School is $13,132. 1 elementary schools in the Rochelle CCSD 231 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tilton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tilton Elementary School 1713th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Tilton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rochelle CCSD 231:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochelle CCSD 231 696th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tilton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.75 989th 2020 51.0%
2004 61.64 943rd 2030 53.5%
2005 57.96 1040th 2022 48.6%
2006 54.29 1225th 2086 41.3%
2007 60.36 1025th 2095 51.1%
2008 78.56 391st 2092 81.3%
2009 81.79 276th 2120 87.0%
2010 79.45 372nd 2139 82.6%
2011 76.44 483rd 2147 77.5%
2012 79.03 393rd 2166 81.9%
2013 79.97 409th 2167 81.1%
2014 65.39 753rd 2093 64.0%
2015 68.15 563rd 2052 72.6%
2016 87.29 225th 2046 89.0%
2017 70.38 556th 2044 72.8%
2018 71.32 535th 2037 73.7%
2019 57.66 832nd 2086 60.1%
2021 59.88 653rd 1948 66.5%
2022 31.59 1355th 2082 34.9%
2023 33.04 1319th 2077 36.5%
2024 18.94 1713th 2067 17.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.67 616th 768 19.8%
2023 27.23 687th 788 12.8%
2024 17.99 815th 826 1.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.95 594th 1113 46.6%
2023 41.00 592nd 1156 48.8%
2024 31.72 799th 1195 33.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.78 221st 1765 87.5%
2019 53.21 731st 1816 59.7%
2022 37.31 1091st 1763 38.1%
2023 41.75 1012th 1808 44.0%
2024 22.09 1528th 1793 14.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Tilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.74 578th 1964 70.6%
2019 56.04 830th 2019 58.9%
2021 63.41 530th 1680 68.5%
2022 32.31 1266th 1970 35.7%
2023 31.75 1275th 1957 34.8%
2024 24.78 1460th 1942 24.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.88 411th 907 54.7%
2024 40.21 474th 886 46.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Tilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.88 460th 1972 76.7%
2019 56.88 782nd 2019 61.3%
2021 46.70 806th 1707 52.8%
2022 30.61 1296th 1977 34.4%
2023 34.52 1220th 1984 38.5%
2024 15.03 1758th 1959 10.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.25 665th 954 30.3%
2023 32.27 671st 970 30.8%
2024 17.74 893rd 959 6.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tilton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.44 477th 1463 67.4%
2019 44.06 847th 1462 42.1%
2021 40.39 771st 1308 41.1%
2022 22.97 1185th 1425 16.8%
2023 25.90 1118th 1419 21.2%
2024 10.77 1324th 1392 4.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Tilton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 2 3 30 n/a n/a n/a 0 339
1989 310 2 2 31 n/a n/a n/a 0 345
1990 274 n/a 1 17 n/a n/a n/a 0 292
1991 299 1 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 324 2 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 320 0 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 305 0 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1995 319 3 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 319 3 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 319 2 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 299 2 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 302 1 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 290 6 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 283 3 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 226 5 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2003 226 5 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2004 219 5 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2005 218 5 1 31 0 n/a n/a 8 263
2006 219 4 2 35 0 n/a n/a 11 271
2007 222 1 1 33 0 n/a n/a 15 272
2008 217 5 1 30 0 n/a n/a 18 271
2009 210 5 1 24 0 n/a n/a 21 261
2010 212 6 2 21 0 n/a n/a 22 263
2011 211 7 4 22 0 0 27 0 271
2012 216 6 4 18 0 0 27 0 271
2013 230 7 4 18 0 0 33 0 292
2014 221 7 5 8 0 0 27 0 268
2015 195 6 4 38 1 0 3 0 247
2016 181 8 3 36 2 0 7 0 237
2017 176 9 2 32 1 0 12 0 232
2018 168 6 2 44 0 0 9 0 229
2019 164 3 2 40 0 1 10 0 220
2020 162 7 1 40 0 1 12 0 223
2021 155 4 1 55 0 0 8 0 223
2022 128 7 0 146 0 0 14 0 295
2023 153 6 0 156 1 0 14 0 330

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tilton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 18.5 18.3 n/a
1989 345 18.5 18.6 n/a
1990 292 17.8 16.4 n/a
1991 319 18.7 17.0 n/a
1992 345 18.2 18.9 n/a
1993 343 16.4 20.9 n/a
1994 326 17.3 18.8 n/a
1995 341 15.8 21.6 n/a
1996 341 15.8 21.6 n/a
1997 345 16.3 21.2 n/a
1998 322 16.3 19.8 n/a
1999 330 17.3 19.1 n/a
2000 328 17.3 19.0 n/a
2001 324 17.3 18.7 n/a
2002 264 15.5 17.0 13.3
2003 264 15.5 17.0 13.3
2004 250 15.0 16.7 16.8
2005 263 15.0 17.5 18.8
2006 271 15.0 18.1 21.5
2007 272 14.0 19.4 24.1
2008 271 13.0 20.8 26.1
2009 261 16.0 16.3 26.7
2010 263 16.0 16.4 27
2011 271 15.0 18.0 30.6
2012 271 18.2 14.8 30.3
2013 292 22.0 13.2 34.2
2014 268 18.2 14.7 33.6
2015 247 18.0 13.7 34
2016 237 17.0 13.9 27
2017 232 17.0 13.6 27.2
2018 229 17.0 13.4 30.1
2019 220 16.6 13.1 7.7
2020 223 15.4 14.4 30.9
2021 223 n/a n/a n/a
2022 295 21.0 14.0 51.9
2023 330 22.0 15.0 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tilton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 18.5 18.3 n/a
1989 345 18.5 18.6 n/a
1990 292 17.8 16.4 n/a
1991 319 18.7 17.0 n/a
1992 345 18.2 18.9 n/a
1993 343 16.4 20.9 n/a
1994 326 17.3 18.8 n/a
1995 341 15.8 21.6 n/a
1996 341 15.8 21.6 n/a
1997 345 16.3 21.2 n/a
1998 322 16.3 19.8 n/a
1999 330 17.3 19.1 n/a
2000 328 17.3 19.0 n/a
2001 324 17.3 18.7 n/a
2002 264 15.5 17.0 13.3
2003 264 15.5 17.0 13.3
2004 250 15.0 16.7 16.8
2005 263 15.0 17.5 18.8
2006 271 15.0 18.1 21.5
2007 272 14.0 19.4 24.1
2008 271 13.0 20.8 26.1
2009 261 16.0 16.3 26.7
2010 263 16.0 16.4 27
2011 271 15.0 18.0 30.6
2012 271 18.2 14.8 30.3
2013 292 22.0 13.2 34.2
2014 268 18.2 14.7 33.6
2015 247 18.0 13.7 34
2016 237 17.0 13.9 27
2017 232 17.0 13.6 27.2
2018 229 17.0 13.4 30.1
2019 220 16.6 13.1 7.7
2020 223 15.4 14.4 30.9
2021 223 n/a n/a n/a
2022 295 21.0 14.0 51.9
2023 330 22.0 15.0 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Tilton Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201598.8%97.2%97.2%97.2%98.8%98.4%
201697.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.9%97.9%
201797.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%
201897.3%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.3%97.3%
201994.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%
202196.3%95.4%95.4%95.4%99.5%96.3%100.0%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202398.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.4%98.8%98.8%
202442.7%42.7%42.7%42.7%42.7%42.7%42.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tilton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $49 (0.5%) $9,310 (99.5%) $9,358
2020 $551 (4.8%) $10,978 (95.2%) $11,529
2021 $731 (5.6%) $12,305 (94.4%) $13,036
2022 $731 (5.6%) $12,305 (94.4%) $13,036
2023 $907 (8.6%) $9,636 (91.4%) $10,543
2024 $1,559 (11.9%) $11,573 (88.1%) $13,132

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tilton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 832nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1319th of 2077 Elementary schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tilton Elementary School)2519.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rochelle CCSD 231)22.719.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tilton Elementary School)38.68.5
 30.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rochelle CCSD 231)28.58.5
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tilton Elementary School)52.129
 23.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rochelle CCSD 231)22.329
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tilton Elementary School)47.815.5
 32.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rochelle CCSD 231)23.115.5
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Tilton Elementary School)56.544.7
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Rochelle CCSD 231)40.844.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students220330
 50%
African American36
 100%
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic40156
 290%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White164153
 6.7%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.7%56.4%
 48.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tilton Elementary School

Students at Tilton Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 46% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Tilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Tilton Elementary School.

Students who attend Tilton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rochelle Middle School
High : Rochelle Township High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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