Gardner Elementary School vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 453 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
374 students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
374 students
| Measure | Gardner Elementary School Waterloo, Illinois | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #377 of 2,303 | #107 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13896 of 50,301 | #5006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 88% |
| city | Waterloo | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 66.3).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 58%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 55%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 35.3%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.8).
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 Gardner Elementary School better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 66.3 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 Gardner Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 453 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elementary School: 374. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Illinois?
Gardner Elementary School is 377th of 2,303 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 107th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).