Ellis Elementary School vs McIntosh Elementary
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.
Ellis Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
McIntosh Elementary
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary School Rockford, Illinois | McIntosh Elementary Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2136 of 2,303 | #2279 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47998 of 50,301 | #49883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 457 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 3% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 8.0).
- •McIntosh Elementary does better on math proficiency (2.5% vs 0.5%).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •McIntosh Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 92.8%).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.3).
- •Ellis Elementary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 398.
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 Ellis Elementary School better than McIntosh Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ellis Elementary School ranks higher (14.2 vs 8.0 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 Ellis Elementary School and McIntosh Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary School: 457. McIntosh Elementary: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary School and McIntosh Elementary rank in Illinois?
Ellis Elementary School is 2136th of 2,303 and McIntosh Elementary is 2279th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).