Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch vs Lewis Lemon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 835 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch
Rockford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
384 students
Lewis Lemon Elementary
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch Rockford, Illinois | Lewis Lemon Elementary Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1606 of 2,303 | #2264 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41129 of 50,301 | #49692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 384 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 32.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 9.1).
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 91.8%).
- •Lewis Lemon Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 32.0).
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is the larger school with 384 students compared with 378.
- •Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is a charter school while Lewis Lemon Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch better than Lewis Lemon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch ranks higher (25.9 vs 9.1 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 Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch and Lewis Lemon Elementary?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch: 384. Lewis Lemon Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch and Lewis Lemon Elementary rank in Illinois?
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch is 1606th of 2,303 and Lewis Lemon Elementary is 2264th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).