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R K Welsh Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Rockford, Illinois · Rockford SD 205
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students483
Student:Teacher19.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
R K Welsh Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
483
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
87%+34pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

R K Welsh Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Rockford, Illinois. The school enrolls 483 students. It is part of the Rockford SD 205 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictRockford SD 205
County17201
CityRockford
ZIP61103
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173451003601

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment483
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino13.4%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian49.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native23.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
13.4%
Black
0.5%
Asian
49.8%
Two+
12.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %87%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)