J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center vs Major George S. Welch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades K–K
454 students
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
| Measure | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Magnolia, Delaware | Major George S. Welch Elementary School Dover, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #114 of 121 | #3 of 121 |
| National rank | #46282 of 50,301 | #851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Magnolia | Dover |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 17.6).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 18.9).
- •J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 454 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 J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center better than Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 17.6 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 J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center and Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Dover in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center: 454. Major George S. Welch Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center and Major George S. Welch Elementary School rank in Delaware?
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center is 114th of 121 and Major George S. Welch Elementary School is 3rd of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).