Enrollment
307
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Moline, IL
Wells Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wells Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171317001566
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in East Moline · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 307
- students enrolled
Wells Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in East Moline, IL.
School address
District: East Moline Sd 37 · Illinois
NCES ID 171317001566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wells Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wells Elem School
Wells Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in East Moline, Illinois, enrolling 307 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 307 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among East Moline's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenview Middle School (1,092 students): Wells Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 11.6:1).
East Moline Sd 37 also operates Glenview Middle School (1,092 students) and Ridgewood Elem School (407 students) alongside Wells 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 Wells Elem School compares
Wells 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 56.7%
White 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Wells Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Moline Sd 37, which includes Wells Elem School.
$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 Wells Elem School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowlesburg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Moline Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Elem School'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
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools in East Moline
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wells Elem School
How many students attend Wells Elem School?
Wells Elem School has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wells Elem School is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in East Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Elem School?
Wells Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Wells Elem School rank among elementary schools in East Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in East Moline on the city page.
Is Wells Elem School a good school?
Wells Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Wells Elem School, 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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