Whitehead Elem School

www.rps205.com

638 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whitehead Elementary School, located at 2325 Ohio Parkway in Rockford, Illinois, serves as a primary educational anchor within the Rockford Public School District (District 205). The school is situated in a residential area on the city’s southeast side and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic development. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Rockford community, Whitehead Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. The school typically hosts a diverse student body and works to implement district-wide curricula designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its neighborhood. Through collaborative efforts between educators, families, and local stakeholders, Whitehead strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and the development of responsible, community-minded citizens.

638

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitehead Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	361
Black	99
Asian	21
Two or More	57
American Indian	2

Hispanic
361 (56.6 %)
Black
99 (15.5 %)
White
98 (15.4 %)
Two or More
57 (8.9 %)
Asian
21 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockford SD 205
Phone:	(815)229-2840
Website:	http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitehead Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitehead Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	50.5%
Male	316	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)