- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Wells Elem School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 171317001566 · East Moline, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenview Middle School (1,092 students)
Wells Elem School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wells Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenview Middl
Glenview Middle School
1,092 students
- Ridgewood Elem 407
Ridgewood Elem School
407 students
- Hillcrest Elem 353
Hillcrest Elem School
353 students
- Bowlesburg Ele 324
Bowlesburg Elem School
324 students
- This school 307
Wells Elem School
307 students
- East Moline Ea 158
East Moline Early Learning Center
158 students
What this shows Wells Elem School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Elem School compares
Wells Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for East Moline Sd 37 reports $19,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~307 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.