Clifford P Carlson Elementary School

This school is wonderful! The kids are able to learn in a way that engages them and provokes curiosity and creativity. My second grader can do long division, and my pre-k kid used the word frigid to describe the weather. They are learning to embrace other cultures around the world and to think outside of themselves. I'm impressed.

This is our first year at Rockford Lutheran Academy, and we are extremely happy we made the change. The school academically is far above the others in the area. This was obvious from the first Maps test my daughter was given as a way for them to see where she was academically when registering. As a bonus, she was one of the kids who scored highest on her testing date and got a little scholarship. It wasn't much, but with private schools every dime helps.She is in 4th and tested into 5th grade reading and math and has had straight A's all year. Unfortunate that her prior school did nothing to challenge her. This school truly monitors the children's progress and if they need help, they get it and if they are advanced they get challenged.They also listen to your concerns when they arise and are a community (ie. not afraid of parents coming through their doors). Just wish we had made the change sooner!

The community is so amazing. All the parents are friendly and involved. The teachers are kind and keep a very open line of communication with parents. I feel very blessed to be sending 2 children here and feel very at home in our parish.

Addressing bullying and exclusion within this school requires a more effective approach when dealing with the perpetrators, and it's vital to ensure that victims are not shamed for coming forward. Regrettably, some teachers do not prioritize this issue. Additionally, there is a concern regarding the outdated curriculum, some dating back to 2008, and each grade can be obtained for a nominal fee ($50). This issue can be overlooked if the educator is exceptional in their teaching approach. However, this is not always the case, and just as in most compulsory schools students are just another number. Moreover, if the school's religious views are not shared, students may feel inferior and uncomfortable.