R K Welsh Elementary School vs. West View Elementary School
Should you attend R K Welsh Elementary School or West View Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
R K Welsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
West View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R K Welsh Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
459 students
447 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3047 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2749 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
17%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
76
Grade 1 Students
64
72
Grade 2 Students
70
82
Grade 3 Students
83
83
Grade 4 Students
84
64
Grade 5 Students
81
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
20%
% Black
52%
49%
% White
17%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
9%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
