R K Welsh Elem School
Rockford, IL · Rockford SD 205 · Grades K - 5
1,992nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
R K Welsh Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks R K Welsh Elem School 1,992nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
R K Welsh Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
R K Welsh Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 459 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 26.6% | 51.6% | ▲ 25.0 pts | |
| White | 43.3% | 17.2% | ▼ 26.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.4% | 15.9% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.4% | 14.2% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near R K Welsh Elem School
Typical home value $154K in zip 61103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near R K Welsh Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4West View Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1 mi away1,431st of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 28% - 7Haskell Elementary SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1 mi away632nd of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 52% - 1Conklin Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.4 mi away1,914th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 11% - 3Loves Park Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 1.9 mi away1,557th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 26% - 1Jackson Charter SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.9 mi away · charter1,996th of 2,105
ELA 15% - 1Ellis Elementary SchoolRockford SD 205 · 1.9 mi away1,941st of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 14% - 1Lewis Lemon ElementaryRockford SD 205 · 2 mi away2,096th of 2,105
ELA 9% - 2C Henry Bloom Elem SchoolRockford SD 205 · 2.2 mi away1,822nd of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is R K Welsh Elem School in?
R K Welsh Elem School is part of the Rockford SD 205 district in Rockford, Illinois.
Is R K Welsh Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks R K Welsh Elem School 1,992nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of R K Welsh Elem School?
Black 52%, White 17%, Two or more races 16%, Hispanic 14% (459 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near R K Welsh Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61103 is $154K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.