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Whitehead Elementary School

Public K-5

 2325 Ohio Pkwy
       Rockford, IL  61108-7514

(815) 229-2840

District: Rockford School District 205

SchoolDigger Rank:
1726th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,198 Help


Students who attend Whitehead Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bernard W Flinn Middle School
    Thurgood Marshall School
High:    Rockford East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.6%
African American:
15.5%
White:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Compare Details Whitehead Elementary School ranks worse than 83.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 14th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Rockford School District 205. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Whitehead Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.6%), African American (15.5%), White (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitehead Elementary School is 16.6, which is the 12th best among 27 elementary schools in the Rockford School District 205. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitehead Elementary School is $14,198. 27 elementary schools in the Rockford School District 205 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Whitehead Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitehead Elementary School 1726th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Whitehead Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rockford School District 205:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockford School District 205 758th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitehead Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.79 1476th 2020 26.9%
2004 38.57 1440th 2030 29.1%
2005 28.41 1618th 2022 20.0%
2006 19.16 1795th 2086 14.0%
2007 21.44 1787th 2095 14.7%
2008 28.20 1644th 2092 21.4%
2009 13.80 1898th 2120 10.5%
2010 28.65 1673rd 2139 21.8%
2011 16.89 1878th 2147 12.5%
2012 20.83 1838th 2166 15.1%
2013 28.23 1624th 2167 25.1%
2014 23.83 1679th 2093 19.8%
2015 29.59 1422nd 2052 30.7%
2016 16.26 1805th 2046 11.8%
2017 10.22 1955th 2044 4.4%
2018 13.70 1860th 2037 8.7%
2019 18.28 1778th 2086 14.8%
2021 18.39 1635th 1948 16.1%
2022 18.06 1738th 2082 16.5%
2023 18.65 1726th 2077 16.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.05 63rd 89 29.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.70 676th 718 5.8%
2019 46.26 353rd 743 52.5%
2021 34.56 377th 537 29.8%
2022 31.12 601st 768 21.7%
2023 37.96 479th 788 39.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.51 424th 763 44.4%
2019 23.14 1037th 1194 13.1%
2021 20.20 608th 640 5.0%
2022 20.91 1071st 1113 3.8%
2023 17.94 1106th 1156 4.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.64 1591st 1765 9.9%
2019 24.10 1545th 1816 14.9%
2021 30.19 1109th 1514 26.8%
2022 31.22 1251st 1763 29.0%
2023 26.32 1447th 1808 20.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.40 1808th 1964 7.9%
2019 19.37 1707th 2019 15.5%
2021 17.17 1451st 1680 13.6%
2022 19.28 1621st 1970 17.7%
2023 18.58 1652nd 1957 15.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.05 808th 907 10.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.45 1774th 1972 10.0%
2019 20.26 1676th 2019 17.0%
2021 17.80 1464th 1707 14.2%
2022 18.60 1663rd 1977 15.9%
2023 19.54 1620th 1984 18.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.65 673rd 698 3.6%
2019 26.60 584th 711 17.9%
2021 29.07 346th 428 19.2%
2022 26.27 599th 684 12.4%
2023 21.34 656th 692 5.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.09 909th 938 3.1%
2019 23.05 824th 955 13.7%
2021 27.93 580th 742 21.8%
2022 21.70 840th 954 11.9%
2023 24.88 809th 970 16.6%
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Rank History for White students at Whitehead Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.01 1293rd 1463 11.6%
2019 14.30 1348th 1462 7.8%
2021 10.76 1257th 1308 3.9%
2022 17.36 1269th 1425 10.9%
2023 14.40 1299th 1419 8.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Whitehead Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 201 48 8 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 273
1989 239 58 9 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 314
1990 400 27 15 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 448
1991 391 43 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1992 353 70 8 14 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 357 74 7 17 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 327 85 8 22 2 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 291 93 5 33 2 n/a n/a 0 424
1996 291 93 5 33 2 n/a n/a 0 424
1997 307 81 5 28 2 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 274 102 5 29 2 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 264 106 4 25 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 207 90 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 195 75 3 34 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2002 202 59 4 34 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2003 202 59 4 34 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2004 219 64 9 38 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2005 248 78 7 47 0 n/a n/a 9 389
2006 230 89 14 49 0 n/a n/a 18 400
2007 213 107 15 54 0 n/a n/a 22 411
2008 201 107 13 52 0 n/a n/a 22 395
2009 185 107 13 54 0 n/a n/a 35 394
2010 145 83 16 58 0 n/a n/a 42 344
2011 148 86 18 65 1 0 43 0 361
2012 146 91 9 64 0 0 34 0 344
2013 144 92 3 66 0 1 36 0 342
2014 134 101 6 78 2 0 35 0 356
2015 118 98 3 91 2 0 34 0 346
2016 113 99 5 116 5 0 42 0 380
2017 134 139 3 236 5 0 49 0 566
2018 145 119 6 253 5 0 52 0 580
2019 149 121 9 276 4 0 39 0 598
2020 137 121 18 297 3 0 30 0 606
2021 121 125 17 324 3 0 38 0 628
2022 106 104 17 341 0 0 46 0 614
2023 98 99 21 361 2 0 57 0 638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whitehead Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 273 13.0 21.0 n/a
1989 314 17.0 18.4 n/a
1990 448 23.8 18.8 n/a
1991 453 22.5 20.1 n/a
1992 446 22.0 20.2 n/a
1993 456 21.5 21.2 n/a
1994 444 19.0 23.4 n/a
1995 424 20.0 21.2 n/a
1996 424 20.0 21.2 n/a
1997 423 22.0 19.2 n/a
1998 412 19.9 20.7 n/a
1999 401 20.5 19.6 n/a
2000 323 17.1 18.9 n/a
2001 308 16.6 18.6 n/a
2002 300 15.6 19.2 60.3
2003 300 15.6 19.2 60.3
2004 330 15.9 20.8 70
2005 389 19.0 20.5 70.8
2006 400 19.6 20.4 66
2007 411 21.0 19.6 79.4
2008 395 20.0 19.8 81.5
2009 394 21.6 18.2 88
2010 344 20.0 17.2 90.7
2011 361 21.0 17.1 84.8
2012 344 18.0 19.1 84.3
2013 342 19.3 17.6 86
2014 356 21.6 16.4 87.6
2015 346 20.0 17.3 88.7
2016 380 21.0 18.0 65.5
2017 566 30.7 18.4 61.7
2018 580 32.5 17.8 62.8
2019 598 32.7 18.2 72.1
2020 606 33.7 17.9 72.6
2021 628 n/a n/a n/a
2022 614 36.8 16.6 49.5
2023 638 38.3 16.6 79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whitehead Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 273 13.0 21.0 n/a
1989 314 17.0 18.4 n/a
1990 448 23.8 18.8 n/a
1991 453 22.5 20.1 n/a
1992 446 22.0 20.2 n/a
1993 456 21.5 21.2 n/a
1994 444 19.0 23.4 n/a
1995 424 20.0 21.2 n/a
1996 424 20.0 21.2 n/a
1997 423 22.0 19.2 n/a
1998 412 19.9 20.7 n/a
1999 401 20.5 19.6 n/a
2000 323 17.1 18.9 n/a
2001 308 16.6 18.6 n/a
2002 300 15.6 19.2 60.3
2003 300 15.6 19.2 60.3
2004 330 15.9 20.8 70
2005 389 19.0 20.5 70.8
2006 400 19.6 20.4 66
2007 411 21.0 19.6 79.4
2008 395 20.0 19.8 81.5
2009 394 21.6 18.2 88
2010 344 20.0 17.2 90.7
2011 361 21.0 17.1 84.8
2012 344 18.0 19.1 84.3
2013 342 19.3 17.6 86
2014 356 21.6 16.4 87.6
2015 346 20.0 17.3 88.7
2016 380 21.0 18.0 65.5
2017 566 30.7 18.4 61.7
2018 580 32.5 17.8 62.8
2019 598 32.7 18.2 72.1
2020 606 33.7 17.9 72.6
2021 628 n/a n/a n/a
2022 614 36.8 16.6 49.5
2023 638 38.3 16.6 79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Whitehead Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201597.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%
201693.5%93.5%93.5%93.5%93.5%93.5%
201792.4%92.4%92.4%92.4%92.4%92.4%
201897.9%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.3%
201997.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.5%
202197.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202298.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
202398.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitehead Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,019 (8.6%) $10,872 (91.4%) $11,892
2020 $1,366 (11.3%) $10,672 (88.7%) $12,038
2021 $1,254 (9.9%) $11,429 (90.1%) $12,684
2022 $1,254 (9.9%) $11,429 (90.1%) $12,684
2023 $1,744 (12.3%) $12,454 (87.7%) $14,198

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitehead Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1778th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1726th of 2077 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitehead Elementary School)109.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockford School District 205)14.516.5
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitehead Elementary School)8.98
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockford School District 205)20.316.4
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehead Elementary School)23.126.6
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford School District 205)1919.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whitehead Elementary School)17.86.1
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockford School District 205)14.411.8
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehead Elementary School)1110.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford School District 205)20.920
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Whitehead Elementary School)6.61.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockford School District 205)13.910.5
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Whitehead Elementary School)41.825.2
 16.6%
   5th Grade Science (Rockford School District 205)37.432.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students598638
 6.7%
African American12199
 18.2%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian921
 133.3%
Hispanic276361
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White14998
 34.2%
Two or More Races3957
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.1%79.6%
 7.6%

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Whitehead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend Whitehead Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Middle : Thurgood Marshall School
High : Rockford East High School

Students at Whitehead Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 16% African American, 15% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 638 students attended Whitehead Elementary School.


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