Whitehead Elem School
Rockford, IL · Rockford SD 205 · Grades K - 5
1,673rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
Whitehead Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whitehead Elem School 1,673rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Whitehead Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Whitehead Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 637 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21.3% | 58.7% | ▲ 37.4 pts | |
| Black | 28.4% | 15.1% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| White | 38.2% | 12.2% | ▼ 26.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.8% | 10.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Whitehead Elem School
Typical home value $191K in zip 61108 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whitehead Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Rolling GreenRockford SD 205 · 0.7 mi away1,690th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 22% - 3Swan Hillman Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 0.8 mi away1,584th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 3Arthur Froberg Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.9 mi away1,660th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 21% - 2Gregory Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2 mi away1,790th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 15% - 3Maud E Johnson Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.2 mi away1,580th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 23% - 1Jackson Charter SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.3 mi away · charter1,996th of 2,105
ELA 15% - 1Constance Lane Elementary SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.4 mi away2,105th of 2,105
ELA 8% · Math 3% - 1Riverdahl Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.4 mi away2,015th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whitehead Elem School in?
Whitehead Elem School is part of the Rockford SD 205 district in Rockford, Illinois.
Is Whitehead Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whitehead Elem School 1,673rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whitehead Elem School?
Hispanic 59%, Black 15%, White 12%, Two or more races 10% (637 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whitehead Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61108 is $191K 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.