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#3788 of 3,813 schools in IL
Willard Elem School
Elementary School · Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 · Moline, IL
A Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1616 16th St, Moline, IL 61265
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willard Elem School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willard 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-irving Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Logan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Willard Elem School is listed in Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willard Elem School
Willard Elem School is a public elementary school in Moline, IL, part of Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,788 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willard Elem School
What grades does Willard Elem School serve?
Willard Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Willard Elem School?
Willard Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Elem School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willard Elem School rank in IL?
Willard Elem School ranks #3,788 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Willard Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willard Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Willard Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willard Elem School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willard Elem School a charter school?
No, Willard Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willard Elem School a Title I school?
No, Willard Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willard Elem School?
85.2% of students at Willard 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rock Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (309) 743-1620
- 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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