Enrollment
860
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moline, IL
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172640002827
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Moline · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 860
- students enrolled
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Moline, IL.
School address
District: Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 172640002827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodrow Wilson Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School is a large middle school in Moline, Illinois, enrolling 860 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 91% of state schools at 860 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 189 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 860 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Moline's middle schools, it stands alongside John Deere Middle School (770 students): Woodrow Wilson Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.2:1).
Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Moline Sr High School (2,195 students) and John Deere Middle School (770 students) alongside Woodrow Wilson Middle 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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School compares
Woodrow Wilson Middle 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 860 Top 9% in Illinois - larger than 91% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172640002827
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Woodrow Wilson Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 430:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.1%
In-school suspensions 91
Out-of-school suspensions 98
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40, which includes Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
$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 Woodrow Wilson Middle 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 |
| John Deere Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elem School | Smaller | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Middle School'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
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Moline
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Middle School
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has 860 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moline, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Middle School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Moline, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Middle School?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School rank among public schools in Moline?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks #10 of 13 public 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 public schools in Moline on the city page.
Is Woodrow Wilson Middle School a good school?
Woodrow Wilson Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 also operates Moline Sr High School (2,195 students), John Deere Middle School (770 students), and Hamilton Elem School (560 students). See the Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.