C
Below Average
59/100

Clifford P Carlson Elem School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4015 Pepper Dr, Rockford, IL 61114
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
360
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%38/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−14 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−10 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White12%17%reading -25 pts, math -19 pts12th percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -19 pts, math -17 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4015 Pepper Dr
City Rockford
ZIP Code 61114
District 1734510
NCES School ID 173451003559
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61114

Understanding the community around Clifford P Carlson Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,930
Per Capita Income $46,685
Poverty Rate 3.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $183,700
Median Rent $1,204
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clifford P Carlson Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 33.3%
Hispanic/Latino 33.1%
Black 23.9%
Two or More Races 8.3%
Asian 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 360
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clifford P Carlson Elem School?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Clifford P Carlson Elem School?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School has 360 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Clifford P Carlson Elem School serve?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clifford P Carlson Elem School receive per student?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School receives $19,455 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clifford P Carlson Elem School in 61114 ▼
Avg Home Value
$275,189
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,100
1-Year Change
+8.3%
% Renters
30.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026