Enrollment
273
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moline, IL
Butterworth Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Butterworth Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172640002810
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butterworth Elem School earns 35/100 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 6
- schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 273
- students enrolled
Butterworth Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butterworth Elem School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640002810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butterworth Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butterworth Elem School
Butterworth Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Moline, Illinois, enrolling 273 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 273 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Moline's public schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elem School (560 students): Butterworth Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.7:1).
Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Moline Sr High School (2,195 students) and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (860 students) alongside Butterworth 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 Butterworth Elem School compares
Butterworth 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Butterworth 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 Butterworth 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 Butterworth Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Deere Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butterworth 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 other schools in Moline
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elem School
Standard public school
560 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Irving Elem School
Standard public school
382 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elem School
Standard public school
323 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
Standard public school
130 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~273 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Butterworth Elem School
How many students attend Butterworth Elem School?
Butterworth Elem School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterworth Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterworth Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butterworth Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Butterworth Elem School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butterworth Elem School?
Butterworth Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Butterworth Elem School rank among schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Butterworth Elem School ranks #1 of 6 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 schools in Moline on the city page.
Is Butterworth Elem School a good school?
Butterworth Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Butterworth 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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