- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
Whitehead Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Whitehead Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173451003603
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehead Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #16 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 678
- students enrolled
Whitehead Elem School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehead Elem School ranks #16 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173451003603 · Rockford, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Resource Investment Index #16 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Whitehead Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
2,216 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,173 students
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- Rockford East
Rockford East High School
1,719 students
- Rockford Envrn
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- This school 678
Whitehead Elem School
678 students
What this shows Whitehead Elem School reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehead Elem School compares
Whitehead Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
African American 14.7%
White 11.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Whitehead Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Whitehead Elem School.
$19,016
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Whitehead Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehead Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
676 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Standard public school
628 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Constance Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Swan Hillman Elem School
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverdahl Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elem School
Standard public school
523 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehead Elem School
How many students attend Whitehead Elem School?
Whitehead Elem School has 678 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehead Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehead Elem School is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehead Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Whitehead Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehead Elem School?
Whitehead Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitehead Elem School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehead Elem School ranks #16 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Whitehead Elem School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.
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