Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bicentennial Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bicentennial Elementary School's student population of 306 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bicentennial Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bicentennial Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
80%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bicentennial Elementary School's ranking?
Bicentennial Elementary School is ranked #1810 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bicentennial Elementary School?
306 students attend Bicentennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bicentennial Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bicentennial Elementary School?
Bicentennial Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bicentennial Elementary School offer ?
Bicentennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bicentennial Elementary School part of?
Bicentennial Elementary School is part of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District.
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