Clifford P Carlson Elem School
Rockford, IL · Rockford SD 205 · Grades K - 5
1,385th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▲ Improving
Clifford P Carlson Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Clifford P Carlson Elem School 1,385th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — improving.
Clifford P Carlson Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Clifford P Carlson Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 360 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.5% | 33.3% | ▼ 20.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 33.1% | ▲ 20.0 pts | |
| Black | 20.9% | 23.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 8.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 1.4% | ▼ 3.3 pts |
Homes near Clifford P Carlson Elem School
Typical home value $272K in zip 61114 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Clifford P Carlson Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Montessori Elementary SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.1 mi away1,022nd of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 37% - 4Spring Creek Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.2 mi away1,446th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 3Loves Park Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 1.4 mi away1,557th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 26% - 3Windsor Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 1.4 mi away1,574th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 26% - 7Brookview Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.6 mi away833rd of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 42% - 2C Henry Bloom Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.9 mi away1,822nd of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 19% - 4Maple Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 2 mi away1,271st of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 30% - 3Maud E Johnson Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.3 mi away1,580th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Clifford P Carlson Elem School in?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School is part of the Rockford SD 205 district in Rockford, Illinois.
Is Clifford P Carlson Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Clifford P Carlson Elem School 1,385th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Clifford P Carlson Elem School?
White 33%, Hispanic 33%, Black 24%, Two or more races 8% (360 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Clifford P Carlson Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61114 is $272K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.