Rolling Green vs Whitehead Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolling Green
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
Whitehead Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
678 students
| Measure | Rolling Green Rockford, Illinois | Whitehead Elem School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1856 of 2,303 | #2214 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44796 of 50,301 | #49010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 11% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolling Green scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 11.6).
- •Rolling Green does better on math proficiency (14% vs 11%).
- •Rolling Green does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Rolling Green does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 80.7%).
- •Rolling Green does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.3).
- •Whitehead Elem School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 505.
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 Rolling Green better than Whitehead Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Rolling Green ranks higher (20.1 vs 11.6 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 Rolling Green and Whitehead Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rolling Green: 505. Whitehead Elem School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rolling Green and Whitehead Elem School rank in Illinois?
Rolling Green is 1856th of 2,303 and Whitehead Elem School is 2214th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).