What grades does Julia Lathrop Elem School serve?

As a Primary school, Julia Lathrop Elem School serves students in Rockford, IL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Julia Lathrop Elem School located?

You can find Julia Lathrop Elem School in Rockford, IL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia Lathrop Elem School?

At Julia Lathrop Elem School, there are approximately 16 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Rockford, IL?

Julia Lathrop Elem School is among the schools serving Rockford, IL. The school is part of the local school system.

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Julia Lathrop Elem School — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: How many students attend Julia Lathrop Elem School?

Julia Lathrop Elem School currently enrolls 335 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IL.

Primary|Rockford, Illinois|Rockford SD 205

Rockford, IL 61102

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Wed

Parent/Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Parent/Teacher ConferenceStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Parent-Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Teacher Institute Day - No SchoolStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Parent-Teacher Conferences & PTO Book FairStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Parent-Teacher Conferences & PTO Book FairStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

335

Student:Teacher

16:1

Locale

Urban

District

Rockford SD 205

Phone

(815)966-3285

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

<=5%

Math Proficiency

<=5%

Chronic Absenteeism

25.2%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

315

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

21.8

100% fully certified

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,016

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,918

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$24,495

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 45%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$209,204

+8.4% 1yr+58.5% 5yr

Rockford, IL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

26.1%

Below 150% poverty line

7.9%

Unemployment rate

6.5%

Uninsured residents

11.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,741

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,286

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,571 (37%)

Speech/Language Impairment

734 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

525 (12%)

Autism

429 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

282 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

168 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

357

Current enrollment

Stable(-6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 30, 2026

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Staff Day

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Parent/Teacher Conference

Staff Day

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Rockford SD 205. Julia Lathrop Elem School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Parent/Teacher Orientation NightDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Parent/Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Teacher Institute Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences & PTO Book FairDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences & PTO Book FairDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Parent teacher conferencesDistrict-wide Your child's teacher will be sending home a sign up sheet as we get closer to the date.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Meet with your child's teacher in their classrooms	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Parent teacher conferencesDistrict-wide Your child's teacher will be sending home a sign up sheet as we get closer to the date.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide 5PM-7:15PM	Staff Day	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	STAR TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	High School Final ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Teacher Institute Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Parent teacher conferencesDistrict-wide Your child's teacher will be sending home a sign up sheet as we get closer to the date.	Staff Day	—