Wells Elem School
East Moline, IL · East Moline SD 37 · Grades K - 4
1,814th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
Wells Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wells Elem School 1,814th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
Wells Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Wells Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 310 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.6% | 52.3% | ▲ 12.7 pts | |
| White | 29.6% | 25.8% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.6% | 12.9% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 7.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Wells Elem School
Typical home value $152K in zip 61244 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wells Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Ridgewood Elem SchoolEast Moline SD 37 · 0.9 mi away1,595th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 22% - 7Jane Addams Elementary SchoolMoline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 · 1.1 mi away742nd of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 53% - 6Benjamin Franklin Elem SchoolMoline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 · 1.1 mi away949th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 46% - 1Hillcrest Elem SchoolEast Moline SD 37 · 1.5 mi away2,010th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 10% - 3George Washington Elem SchoolMoline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 · 1.5 mi away1,667th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 23% - 5Butterworth Elem SchoolMoline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 · 1.7 mi away1,240th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 36% - 4Roosevelt Elem SchoolMoline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 · 1.7 mi away1,471st of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 35% - 3Bowlesburg Elem SchoolEast Moline SD 37 · 1.9 mi away1,537th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wells Elem School in?
Wells Elem School is part of the East Moline SD 37 district in East Moline, Illinois.
Is Wells Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wells Elem School 1,814th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wells Elem School?
Black 52%, White 26%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 8% (310 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wells Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61244 is $152K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.