- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
R K Welsh Elem School
Federal NCES profile for R K Welsh Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173451003601
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R K Welsh Elem School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #26 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 483
- students enrolled
R K Welsh Elem School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R K Welsh Elem School ranks #26 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451003601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
R K Welsh Elem School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 173451003601 · Rockford, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 21:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
R K Welsh Elem School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
R K Welsh Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
2,216 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,173 students
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- Rockford East
Rockford East High School
1,719 students
- Rockford Envrn
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- This school 483
R K Welsh Elem School
483 students
What this shows R K Welsh Elem School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How R K Welsh Elem School compares
R K Welsh Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 50% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
82.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.9%
White 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 13.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, R K Welsh Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rockford Sd 205 reports $19,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R K Welsh Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R K Welsh Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehead Elem School
Standard public school
678 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
676 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Standard public school
628 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Constance Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Swan Hillman Elem School
Standard public school
581 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverdahl Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about R K Welsh Elem School
How many students attend R K Welsh Elem School?
R K Welsh Elem School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R K Welsh Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at R K Welsh Elem School is 21:1, which is 50% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R K Welsh Elem School?
The largest demographic group at R K Welsh Elem School is African American at 49.9% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R K Welsh Elem School?
R K Welsh Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R K Welsh Elem School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, R K Welsh Elem School ranks #26 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides R K Welsh Elem School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.