Clifford P Carlson Elementary School

4015 Pepper Dr
Rockford, IL 61114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clifford P Carlson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clifford P Carlson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Clifford P Carlson Elementary School's student population of 433 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Clifford P Carlson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifford P Carlson Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2641 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
28%
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10-14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clifford P Carlson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
21%
27%
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Black
25%
17%
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White
44%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Clifford P Carlson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clifford P Carlson Elementary School's ranking?
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School is ranked #2641 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Clifford P Carlson Elementary School often compared to?
Clifford P Carlson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Clifford P Carlson Elementary School?
433 students attend Clifford P Carlson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Clifford P Carlson Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifford P Carlson Elementary School?
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clifford P Carlson Elementary School offer ?
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clifford P Carlson Elementary School part of?
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.

School Calendar

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No School - Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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