- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silvis, IL
Bowlesburg Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Bowlesburg Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171317001560
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowlesburg Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Silvis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 324
- students enrolled
Bowlesburg Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowlesburg Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Silvis, IL.
School address
District: East Moline Sd 37 · Illinois
NCES ID 171317001560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Bowlesburg Elem School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 171317001560 · Silvis, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenview Middle School (1,092 students)
Bowlesburg Elem School grew from 283 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bowlesburg Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenview Middl
Glenview Middle School
1,092 students
- Ridgewood Elem 407
Ridgewood Elem School
407 students
- Hillcrest Elem 353
Hillcrest Elem School
353 students
- This school 324
Bowlesburg Elem School
324 students
- Wells Elem Sch 307
Wells Elem School
307 students
- East Moline Ea 158
East Moline Early Learning Center
158 students
What this shows Bowlesburg Elem School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowlesburg Elem School compares
Bowlesburg Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Bowlesburg Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Moline Sd 37 reports $19,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowlesburg Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Moline Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowlesburg Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowlesburg Elem School
How many students attend Bowlesburg Elem School?
Bowlesburg Elem School has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silvis, IL. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowlesburg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowlesburg Elem School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowlesburg Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Bowlesburg Elem School is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Silvis, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowlesburg Elem School?
Bowlesburg Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowlesburg Elem School rank among public schools in Silvis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowlesburg Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Silvis, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Moline Sd 37?
Besides Bowlesburg Elem School, East Moline Sd 37 also operates Glenview Middle School (1,092 students), Ridgewood Elem School (407 students), and Hillcrest Elem School (353 students). See the East Moline Sd 37 district page for the complete list.