Central Elem School
Rochelle, IL · Rochelle CCSD 231 · Grades 2 - 3
1,523rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
Central Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 1,523rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
Central Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 307 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.5% | 48.5% | ▼ 12.0 pts | |
| White | 31.8% | 46.6% | ▲ 14.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 3.3% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Central Elem School
Typical home value $206K in zip 61068 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Tilton Elem SchoolRochelle CCSD 231 · 0.5 mi away1,731st of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 20% - –Lincoln Elem SchoolRochelle CCSD 231 · 1.7 mi away
- 9Creston Elem SchoolCreston CCSD 161 · 5.3 mi away296th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 70% - 8Kings Elementary SchoolKings Cons SD 144 · 5.7 mi away581st of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 47% - 6Steward Elementary SchoolSteward ESD 220 · 5.8 mi away932nd of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 56% - 10Eswood C C Grade SchoolEswood CCSD 269 · 9.4 mi away210th of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 70% - 2Malta Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 11.5 mi away1,793rd of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 6Monroe Center Grade SchoolMeridian CUSD 223 · 12.6 mi away963rd of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Elem School in?
Central Elem School is part of the Rochelle CCSD 231 district in Rochelle, Illinois.
Is Central Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 1,523rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elem School?
Hispanic 49%, White 47%, Two or more races 3%, Black 1% (307 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61068 is $206K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.