Overview
Wells Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–4 in East Moline, Illinois. The school enrolls 307 students. It is part of the East Moline SD 37 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictEast Moline SD 37
County17161
CityEast Moline
ZIP61244
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171317001566
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment307
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino13.7%
Black / African American3.5%
Asian43.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native32.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %95%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)