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Rock Island SD 41

Illinois · Public School District
14
Schools
6,204
Students
$21,876
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
63.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Rock Island SD 41 is a public school district in Illinois serving 6,204 students across 14 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $21,876 is above average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Denkmann Elem SchoolKG–06367
Earl H Hanson Elem SchoolPK–06209
Eugene Field Elem SchoolKG–06471
Frances Willard Elem SchoolPK–06327
Longfellow Elem SchoolPK–06246
RICMSPK–06436
Ridgewood Elem SchoolPK–06279
Rock Island AcademyPK–06504
Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolPK–06266
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edison Jr High School07–08422
Washington Jr High School07–08484
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Rock Island High School09–121,810
Thurgood Marshall Learning Ctr06–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Horace Mann ELCPK–PK383
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,876+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
38%
State
40.5%
Local (property tax)
37.9%
Federal
21.6%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
6,204
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score40/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,876 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rock Island SD 41?
Rock Island SD 41 has 14 public schools, serving a total of 6,204 students.
How much does Rock Island SD 41 spend per student?
Rock Island SD 41 spends $21,876 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rock Island SD 41?
64% of students in Rock Island SD 41 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rock Island SD 41?
No, Rock Island SD 41 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rock Island SD 41 serve?
Rock Island SD 41 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rock Island SD 41?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rock Island SD 41 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.