- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172640002816
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 560
- students enrolled
Hamilton Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elem School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640002816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172640002816 · Moline, IL Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Moline Sr High School (2,195 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 6 schools in Moline. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hamilton 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
- This school 560
Hamilton Elem School
560 students
- Roosevelt Elem 384
Roosevelt Elem School
384 students
- Lincoln-Irving 382
Lincoln-Irving Elem School
382 students
What this shows Hamilton Elem School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 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
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% 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
$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 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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40, which includes Hamilton Elem School.
$15,998
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Irving Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Moline
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 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
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
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 (~560 students)
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 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower 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 22/100 (lower 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 Hamilton Elem School rank among schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Elem School ranks #6 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 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.
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