Enrollment
323
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moline, IL
George Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172640002814
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 323
- students enrolled
George Washington Elem School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elem School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640002814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Elem School
George Washington Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Moline, Illinois, enrolling 323 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% 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): George Washington Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 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 George Washington 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 George Washington Elem School compares
George Washington 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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
African American 32.5%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, George Washington 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 George Washington 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 George Washington 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 | Similar 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington 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
Butterworth Elem School
Standard public school
273 students 13.7:1 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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elem School
How many students attend George Washington Elem School?
George Washington Elem School has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elem School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elem School is African American at 32.5% of enrollment, in Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elem School?
George Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 George Washington Elem School rank among schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elem School ranks #4 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 George Washington Elem School a good school?
George Washington Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 George Washington 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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