Rockford SD 205

District Overview
Headquartered at 501 7th Street in Rockford, Illinois, Rockford Public Schools District 205 operates as an open, traditional public school system serving a midsize city community. Managing 46 operational schools across the metro area, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Currently educating more than 28,400 students, the district reflects a vibrant and culturally rich student population, predominantly comprising Hispanic, Black, and White learners, alongside Asian, multiracial, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students.

To effectively support this large and diverse student body, District 205 maintains an extensive staffing infrastructure powered by over 9,000 full-time equivalent personnel. This workforce includes approximately 3,263 classroom teachers, over 465 instructional aides, and more than 5,360 dedicated support staff members who oversee administrative, operational, and student care services. For families evaluating local schooling options and researchers studying midsize urban district dynamics, Rockford SD 205 offers a well-resourced educational environment built around strong professional capacity and broad community reach.
46
Total Schools
28,467
Total Students
3,263.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockford SD 205
Demographic Student Count
White6,875
Hispanic9,412
Black8,880
Asian1,002
Two or More2,207
American Indian68
Pacific Islander23
  • Hispanic
    9,412 (33.1%)
  • Black
    8,880 (31.2%)
  • White
    6,875 (24.2%)
  • Two or More
    2,207 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    1,002 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    68 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    23 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Rockford SD 205
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary28
Middle7
High7
Other4
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:3 Charter Schools
Number of schools:46
Students:28,467*
Teachers (FTE):3,263.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.7
Schools in Rockford SD 205
Found 46 Schools
Charter School 243 Students
Elementary School K - 5th