Enrollment
130
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moline, IL
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172640001824
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 130
- students enrolled
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr ranks #3 of 6 schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640001824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr is a small combined-grade school in Moline, Illinois, enrolling 130 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 33% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Illinois schools, with 130 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Among Moline's public schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elem School (560 students): Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 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 Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr.
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 Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr compares
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 14.7%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr 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 Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr.
$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 Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Deere Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr'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
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
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 (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr?
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr has 130 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr is 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr?
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr rank among schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr ranks #3 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 Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr a good school?
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr, 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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