Rock Island SD 41 School District

2101 6th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201-8909
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rock Island SD 41 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,292 students in Rock Island SD 41 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Rock Island SD 41 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
14 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
6,292 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
416 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rock Island SD 41 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#747 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
27%
14%
30%
29%
50%
77%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
29%
% Black
35%
16%
% White
34%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,700 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,334 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,700
$22,455
Spending / Student
$19,334
$21,692

Best Rock Island SD 41 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earl H Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5930
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2900 31st Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5935
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1307 4th St W
Milan, IL 61264
(309) 793-5985
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Denkmann Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 22nd Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5922
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Ricms
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 16th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5995
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Washington Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Gr: 7-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Edison Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Gr: 7-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Rock Island High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 25th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4198 7th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5975
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Rock Island Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5970
Gr: PK-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2503 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5940
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Horace Mann Elc
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Gr: PK | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rock Island SD 41 School District?
Rock Island SD 41 School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,292 students.
What is the rank of Rock Island SD 41 School District?
Rock Island SD 41 School District is ranked #744 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island SD 41 School District?
35% of Rock Island SD 41 School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rock Island SD 41 School District?
Rock Island SD 41 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rock Island SD 41 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,334 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,292 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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