Clifford P Carlson Elem School vs Spring Creek Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford P Carlson Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Spring Creek Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
| Measure | Clifford P Carlson Elem School Rockford, Illinois | Spring Creek Elem School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2065 of 2,303 | #1352 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47234 of 50,301 | #36472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Creek Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 15.8).
- •Spring Creek Elem School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Spring Creek Elem School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Spring Creek Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 74.6%).
- •Spring Creek Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.6).
- •Spring Creek Elem School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 390.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifford P Carlson Elem School better than Spring Creek Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Creek Elem School ranks higher (33.2 vs 15.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clifford P Carlson Elem School and Spring Creek Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School: 390. Spring Creek Elem School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford P Carlson Elem School and Spring Creek Elem School rank in Illinois?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School is 2065th of 2,303 and Spring Creek Elem School is 1352nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).