Julia Lathrop Elem School vs Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julia Lathrop Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter
Rockford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
234 students
| Measure | Julia Lathrop Elem School Rockford, Illinois | Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2210 of 2,303 | #1608 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48936 of 50,301 | #41143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 357 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 29.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 7.5% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 11.8).
- •Julia Lathrop Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7.5%).
- •Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 84.3%).
- •Julia Lathrop Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 29.3).
- •Julia Lathrop Elem School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 234.
- •Julia Lathrop Elem School is a public school while Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter is a charter 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 Julia Lathrop Elem School better than Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter ranks higher (25.9 vs 11.8 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 Julia Lathrop Elem School and Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julia Lathrop Elem School: 357. Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julia Lathrop Elem School and Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter rank in Illinois?
Julia Lathrop Elem School is 2210th of 2,303 and Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter is 1608th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).