R K WELSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

R K Welsh Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 479 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, R K Welsh Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

R.K. Welsh Elementary School, located on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois, serves as a neighborhood hub for families within the Rockford Public School District 205. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school strives to ensure that its diverse student population meets state standards while developing essential critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, R.K. Welsh places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school often partners with local organizations and parental groups to provide a supportive atmosphere that extends beyond the classroom walls. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to personalized instruction, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and cultivate a sense of school pride, ensuring that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact R K Welsh Elem School at (815) 966-3260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2100 Huffman Blvd
Rockford, IL 61103-3946
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R K WELSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rockford, IL with about 479 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Rockford SD 205
Total Students:
479
Teachers:
27.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 479 students

Black or African American
47.8%
White
26.7%
Hispanic/Latino
12.9%
Two or more races
12.1%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.