- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moline, IL
Willard Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Willard Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172640002828
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 173
- students enrolled
Willard Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640002828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Willard Elem School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 172640002828 · Moline, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Moline Sr High School (2,195 students)
Willard Elem School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Willard 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
- Hamilton Elem 560
Hamilton Elem School
560 students
- Roosevelt Elem 384
Roosevelt Elem School
384 students
- This school 173
Willard Elem School
173 students
What this shows Willard Elem School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Elem School compares
Willard Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
African American 21.4%
White 20.2%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 6.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Willard Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 reports $15,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willard 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 |
| Hamilton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard 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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in 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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Elem School
How many students attend Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School has 173 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moline, IL. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Willard Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Willard Elem School rank among elementary schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Moline on the city page.
What other schools are in Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40?
Besides Willard 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.