Rockford Lutheran Academy
School Notes Overview:
For more than 43 years, Rockford Lutheran has provided quality Christian education to students from Pre-School through Grade 12. Our student and family benefits include expansive academic and athletic programs and award-winning Fine Arts Programs. We are State Certified and have experienced faculty that provide children with a safe Christian learning environment. We are open to all faiths. Families from more than one hundred area churches currently entrust their children to our safe, secure and Christ-centered learning environment. We would like to partner with you to create a future that is right for your child. For a personal tour or more information, please call 815-877-9551....
School Overview:
Rockford Lutheran Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
North Central Accreditation Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA) National Lutheran Schools Accreditation |
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Lutheran | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 6 | |
| Learning Differences Supported | NILD | |
| Year Founded | 1965 | |
| County | Winnebago County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 312 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 6% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 37 students | ||
| Kind - 45 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 43 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 45 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 20% | |
| Average Class Size | 20 | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Please visit our website for current tuition prices. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 13% | |
| Head of School | Bruce Bazsali | |
| Admissions Director | Sue Woolbright | |
School Notes:
- Ability Based Learning: Students are grouped according to academic evaluation and their curriculum will be adjusted in Reading, Math, and Language Arts to allow for individual success at grade level skills and beyond in grades 2 – 6. Kindergarten and 1st grade are ability based in reading.
- Stanford testing in grades K – 6. Student's average 2 - 3 grade levels above the national and state averages.
- Foreign Language – Spanish is taught at all grade levels in Pre School – 6.
- Fine Arts offered in: Art; Band; Computer; Drama; Orchestra; Physical Education
- Library
- Sports Teams - Various sports (co-ed soccer, cross country, volleyball, spirit squad, track and wrestling) are sponsored by Rockford Lutheran School in grades 5 and/or 6. Academy students may also participate on Lutheran teams promoted by local organizations; these are not school sponsored.
- Before/After School Day Care – Our academy has an exemplary Before / After Care program. Students are attended to from 6:30 A.M. – 7:45 A.M. for before care and from 3:15 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. for after care.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- New playground goes up at Roy Gayle Park (WREX-TV Rockford)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 08:21:52 pm
A group of Rockford students help open up a new playground at Roy Gayle Park. - Pastor: Day care is 'a safe environment' (Rockford Register Star)
posted on August 28, 2009 at 04:38:11 am
ROCKFORD — House of Grace Daycare and Preschool has lost about half its clientele since Monday, when police shot and killed a man who fled inside the church where the day care is housed. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS Comment on this case MORE COVERAGE Contradictions make chief's clarification ‘wise’ Religious refuge tradition related to police shooting Crime Commission race forum on hold YESTERDAY'S NEWS ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (61107) | School Zip (61107) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 30,040 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 41% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,068 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 50 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (61107) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Holy Family Catholic School - 533 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Alpine Christian School - 21 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Kindercare Learning Center - 120 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- Rainbow Academy - 218 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Luther Academy At Alpine - 184 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Rockford, Winnebago County, Zip 61107
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