Enrollment
290
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moline, IL
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172640002805
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 290
- students enrolled
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640002805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Moline, Illinois, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 22% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 290 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Moline's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jane Addams Elementary School (299 students): Benjamin Franklin Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.6:1).
Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Moline Sr High School (2,195 students) and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (860 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Franklin Elem School compares
Benjamin Franklin Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Benjamin Franklin Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40, which includes Benjamin Franklin Elem School.
$14,802
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Benjamin Franklin Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Deere Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Moline
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elem School
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Elem School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin Elem School rank among elementary schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Moline, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moline on the city page.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem School a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elem School, Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Moline Sr High School (2,195 students), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (860 students), and John Deere Middle School (770 students). See the Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.
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