R K Welsh Elem School vs Roosevelt Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R K Welsh Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students
Roosevelt Center
Rockford · Public high · Grades 9–12
60 students
| Measure | R K Welsh Elem School Rockford, Illinois | Roosevelt Center Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2282 of 2,303 | #625 of 691 |
| National rank | #49902 of 50,301 | #16233 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 483 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 1.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 0.5% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 7.9).
- •R K Welsh Elem School does better on math proficiency (3% vs 0.5%).
- •R K Welsh Elem School does better on reading proficiency (7% vs 4%).
- •Roosevelt Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 87.4%).
- •Roosevelt Center does better on students per teacher (1.4 vs 19.3).
- •R K Welsh Elem School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 60.
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 R K Welsh Elem School better than Roosevelt Center?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt Center ranks higher (13.9 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 R K Welsh Elem School and Roosevelt Center?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R K Welsh Elem School: 483. Roosevelt Center: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R K Welsh Elem School and Roosevelt Center rank in Illinois?
R K Welsh Elem School is 2282nd of 2,303 and Roosevelt Center is 625th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).