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R K Welsh Elem School
Elementary School · Rockford Sd 205 · Rockford, IL
A Rockford Sd 205 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2100 Huffman Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103
- Math 7% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R K Welsh Elem School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 10% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R K Welsh Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,390
Median home value
$114,800
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Haskell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| West View Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Conklin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 333 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockford Sd 205
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #43 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
R K Welsh Elem School is listed in Rockford SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R K Welsh Elem School
R K Welsh Elem School is a public elementary school in Rockford, IL, part of Rockford Sd 205, serving approximately 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,701 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R K Welsh Elem School
What grades does R K Welsh Elem School serve?
R K Welsh Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend R K Welsh Elem School?
R K Welsh Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R K Welsh Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at R K Welsh Elem School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R K Welsh Elem School rank in IL?
R K Welsh Elem School ranks #3,701 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is R K Welsh Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
R K Welsh Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at R K Welsh Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R K Welsh Elem School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is R K Welsh Elem School a charter school?
No, R K Welsh Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R K Welsh Elem School a Title I school?
No, R K Welsh Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R K Welsh Elem School?
87.6% of students at R K Welsh Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.6%
- Phone
- (815) 966-3260
- Area population (ZIP 61103)
- 23,238
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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