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#3417 of 3,813 schools in IL

George Washington Elem School

Elementary School · Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 · Moline, IL

A Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1550 41st St, Moline, IL 61265

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)11% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$15,998
Chronic Absenteeism32.8%

Students at George Washington Elem School score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where George Washington Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,728/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moline), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,910

Median home value

$142,300

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

66.4%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61265; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roosevelt Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–50.6 mi378Compare →
Villa Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–50.6 mi20Compare →
Benjamin Franklin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–50.9 mi304Compare →
Logan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–51.1 mi293Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#6 of 14
District spending per student
$15,998NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

George Washington Elem School is listed in Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Washington Elem School

George Washington Elem School is a public elementary school in Moline, IL, part of Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,417 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Washington Elem School

What grades does George Washington Elem School serve?

George Washington Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend George Washington Elem School?

George Washington Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elem School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Washington Elem School rank in IL?

George Washington Elem School ranks #3,417 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is George Washington Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

George Washington Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at George Washington Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Elem School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is George Washington Elem School a charter school?

No, George Washington Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George Washington Elem School a Title I school?

No, George Washington Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Elem School?

84.2% of students at George Washington Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Rock Island County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.8%
Area population (ZIP 61265)
43,851
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
38.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61265; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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