Whitman Post Elementary School

Whitman Post Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-5
1060 E Union St,  Rockton, IL
Rockton School District No. 140
3.6
525 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Scott Rollinson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
236:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
74.1%
Hispanic
13.5%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/28/2025
If you can avoid this school , by all means
5.0 parent
3/7/2017
My son does very well academically, and Whitman Post Elementary School continues to challenge him to the next level. They also promote a well-rounded child with incredible fine arts classes and character development program. I highly recommend this school!
5.0 parent
3/28/2014
I absolutely love this school!! The teachers and staff go above and beyond!!! My kids love it there also! The teachers are so willing to work with you and the students! Everyone is so friendly!! I wouldn't change a thing!! Both of my kids are in the advanced classes and I am just amazed at what they...
5.0 parent
5/1/2011
I transferred my son from a private school in Rockford when we decided to move to the Rockton school district and were shocked that this public school was ahead of the amazing private school we had transferred him from. My son has always been in in advanced classes and was in a pullout gifted progra...

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Whitman Post Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 3-5 in Rockton, IL, in the Rockton neighborhood, and is served by the Rockton School District No. 140 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 525 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Whitman Post Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $302,114. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wcsec-Soc Emotnl Learn Found-Elementary, Hononegah High School, South Beloit Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Rockton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whitman Post Elementary School.

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