Enrollment
158
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Moline, IL
East Moline Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for East Moline Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171317006846
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Moline Early Learning Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in East Moline · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 158
- students enrolled
East Moline Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Moline Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in East Moline, IL.
School address
District: East Moline Sd 37 · Illinois
NCES ID 171317006846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Moline Early Learning Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Moline Early Learning Center
East Moline Early Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in East Moline, Illinois, enrolling 158 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 88% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Moline Sd 37 also operates Glenview Middle School (1,092 students) and Ridgewood Elem School (407 students) alongside East Moline Early Learning Center.
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 East Moline Early Learning Center compares
East Moline Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 88% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
African American 32.9%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, East Moline Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Moline Sd 37, which includes East Moline Early Learning Center.
$18,766
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 16.5%
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 East Moline Early Learning Center 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowlesburg Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wells Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Moline Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Moline Early Learning Center
How many students attend East Moline Early Learning Center?
East Moline Early Learning Center has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Moline Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at East Moline Early Learning Center is 26.3:1, which is 88% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Moline Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at East Moline Early Learning Center is African American at 32.9% of enrollment, in East Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Moline Early Learning Center?
East Moline Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does East Moline Early Learning Center rank among public schools in East Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, East Moline Early Learning Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in East Moline, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Moline on the city page.
Is East Moline Early Learning Center a good school?
East Moline Early Learning Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 East Moline Sd 37?
Besides East Moline Early Learning Center, 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.
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