Loves Park Elem School vs R K Welsh Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loves Park Elem School
Loves Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
279 students
R K Welsh Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students
| Measure | Loves Park Elem School Loves Park, Illinois | R K Welsh Elem School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1614 of 2,303 | #2282 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41221 of 50,301 | #49902 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 279 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 3% |
| city | Loves Park | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loves Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 7.9).
- •Loves Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 3%).
- •Loves Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 7%).
- •Loves Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Loves Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 19.3).
- •R K Welsh Elem School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 279.
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 Loves Park Elem School better than R K Welsh Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Loves Park Elem School ranks higher (25.8 vs 7.9 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 Loves Park Elem School and R K Welsh Elem School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Loves Park and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loves Park Elem School: 279. R K Welsh Elem School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loves Park Elem School and R K Welsh Elem School rank in Illinois?
Loves Park Elem School is 1614th of 2,303 and R K Welsh Elem School is 2282nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).