Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R K Welsh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R K Welsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
R K Welsh Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R K Welsh Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R K Welsh Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3047 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
27%
Black
49%
17%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R K Welsh Elementary School's ranking?
R K Welsh Elementary School is ranked #3047 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend R K Welsh Elementary School?
435 students attend R K Welsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of R K Welsh Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R K Welsh Elementary School?
R K Welsh Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does R K Welsh Elementary School offer ?
R K Welsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is R K Welsh Elementary School part of?
R K Welsh Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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