Butterworth Elem School vs Wells Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterworth Elem School
Moline · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Wells Elem School
East Moline · Public elementary · Grades K–4
307 students
| Measure | Butterworth Elem School Moline, Illinois | Wells Elem School East Moline, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 2,303 | #1864 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35625 of 50,301 | #44867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 273 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Moline | East Moline |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butterworth Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 20.0).
- •Butterworth Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Butterworth Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Butterworth Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 94.8%).
- •Wells Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.1).
- •Wells Elem School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 273.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butterworth Elem School better than Wells Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Butterworth Elem School ranks higher (34.4 vs 20.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Butterworth Elem School and Wells Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Moline and East Moline in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterworth Elem School: 273. Wells Elem School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterworth Elem School and Wells Elem School rank in Illinois?
Butterworth Elem School is 1294th of 2,303 and Wells Elem School is 1864th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).