Bicentennial Elem School

www.molineschools.org

312 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bicentennial Elementary School, located in the quiet community of Coal Valley, Illinois, is a key institution within the Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40. Serving students in the early stages of their academic careers, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. It is designed to be a foundational space where children develop not only their core academic skills in subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics but also the social and emotional competencies necessary for future growth.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community involvement and academic excellence. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Coal Valley area, Bicentennial Elementary creates a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student engagement. With a mission often centered on preparing students to become lifelong learners, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, often complemented by various extracurricular opportunities that help students explore their interests and build a sense of belonging within the district.

312

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bicentennial Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	48
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
239 (76.6 %)
Hispanic
48 (15.4 %)
Two or More
16 (5.1 %)
Black
6 (1.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Phone:	(309)743-1614
Website:	http://www.molineschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 46