Enrollment
560
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moline, IL
Hamilton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172640002816
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 560
- students enrolled
Hamilton Elem School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elem School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640002816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Elem School
Hamilton Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Moline, Illinois, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% 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 White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Moline's public schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elem School (384 students): Hamilton Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.3:1).
Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Moline Sr High School (2,195 students) and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (860 students) alongside Hamilton 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 Hamilton Elem School compares
Hamilton 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 560 Top 24% in Illinois - larger than 76% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172640002816
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Hamilton Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 560:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.9%
In-school suspensions 39
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40, which includes Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Irving Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton 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
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Moline
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
384 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Irving Elem School
Standard public school
382 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elem School
Standard public school
323 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Butterworth Elem School
Standard public school
273 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
Standard public school
130 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Elem School
How many students attend Hamilton Elem School?
Hamilton Elem School has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Elem School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Elem School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Elem School?
Hamilton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Hamilton Elem School rank among schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elem School ranks #5 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 Hamilton Elem School a good school?
Hamilton Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Hamilton 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.