Allen Frear Elementary School vs Major George S. Welch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Frear Elementary School
Camden · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
504 students
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
| Measure | Allen Frear Elementary School Camden, Delaware | Major George S. Welch Elementary School Dover, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 121 | #3 of 121 |
| National rank | #1344 of 50,301 | #851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 504 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| city | Camden | Dover |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 87.8).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Allen Frear Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.3).
- •Allen Frear Elementary School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 261.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allen Frear Elementary School better than Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 87.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allen Frear Elementary School and Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Camden and Dover in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Frear Elementary School: 504. Major George S. Welch Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Frear Elementary School and Major George S. Welch Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Allen Frear Elementary School is 5th of 121 and Major George S. Welch Elementary School is 3rd of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).