D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Lewis Lemon Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1993 Mulberry St, Rockford, IL 61101
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
336
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%0/1004.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black5%5%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -29 pts, math -27 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1993 Mulberry St
City Rockford
ZIP Code 61101
District 1734510
NCES School ID 173451000240
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61101

Understanding the community around Lewis Lemon Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,363
Per Capita Income $23,283
Poverty Rate 23.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%
High School or Higher 81.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $83,800
Median Rent $922
Owner-Occupied 52.4%
Renter-Occupied 47.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lewis Lemon Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 56.3%
Hispanic/Latino 22.3%
Two or More Races 11.3%
White 9.8%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 336
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lewis Lemon Elementary?
Lewis Lemon Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lewis Lemon Elementary?
Lewis Lemon Elementary has 336 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Lewis Lemon Elementary serve?
Lewis Lemon Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lewis Lemon Elementary receive per student?
Lewis Lemon Elementary receives $19,455 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lewis Lemon Elementary in 61101 ▼
Avg Home Value
$117,334
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,275
1-Year Change
+17.8%
% Renters
47.6%

Other Schools in 61101

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026