- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Butterworth Elem School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 172640002810 · Moline, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Moline Sr High School (2,195 students)
Butterworth Elem School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Butterworth Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moline Sr High
Moline Sr High School
2,195 students
- Woodrow Wilson 860
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
860 students
- John Deere Mid 770
John Deere Middle School
770 students
- Hamilton Elem 560
Hamilton Elem School
560 students
- Roosevelt Elem 384
Roosevelt Elem School
384 students
- This school 273
Butterworth Elem School
273 students
What this shows Butterworth Elem School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butterworth Elem School compares
Butterworth 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,998
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 reports $15,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~273 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), up 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.