Davenport Comm School District

Davenport, Iowa — 30 schools

14,135
Total Enrollment
30
Schools
$14,427
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Davenport Comm School District operates 30 public schools serving 14,135 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 elementary, 10 other, 5 middle, 4 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 13,831 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Scott County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,427 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 32.7% local, 53.0% state, and 14.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $86,682 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #101 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 30 schools offering Advanced Placement (42 AP courses district-wide), a 332.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 45.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.8% White, 21.5% African American, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Davenport Comm School District school enrollment varies 87× across entities

Davenport Comm School District school enrollment ranges from 15 students (lowest) to 1,304 students (highest), a spread of 1,289 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Davenport Comm School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 51.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Davenport Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 333:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Davenport Comm School District is typically wider than the Davenport Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Davenport Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 45.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.3%
Federal
53.0%
State
32.7%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
101 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Scott County county, where this district is located.

$817
Studio/mo
$928
1 BR/mo
$1,143
2 BR/mo
$1,498
3 BR/mo
$1,819
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$86,682
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 30 schools in Davenport Comm School District.

White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 21.5%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 12.3%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 30
Schools with AP
42 AP courses total
332.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
45.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Davenport Comm School District

School Enrollment
West High School
1,304
Central High School
1,288
North High School
1,190
Sudlow Intermediate
734
Wood Intermediate
629
Williams Intermediate
577
Wilson Elementary School
507
Adams Elementary School
498
Harrison Elementary School
459
Truman Elementary School
434
Frank L Smart Intermediate
430
Mckinley Elementary School
421
Eisenhower Elementary School
412
Garfield Elementary School
393
Fillmore Elementary School
388
Jefferson Elementary School
384
Monroe Elementary School
381
Hayes Elementary School
377
Buchanan Elementary School
357
Jackson Elementary School
322
Walcott Intermediate
322
Madison Elementary School
318
Mid City High
306
Children'S Village West
296
Washington Elementary School
281
Blue Grass Elementary School
277
Buffalo Elementary School
242
Walcott Elementary School
150
Children'S Village at Hoover
139
Children'S Village Hayes
15

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Davenport Comm School District?

Davenport Comm School District has 30 schools, including 4 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary, 10 other. Total enrollment is 14,135 students.

How much does Davenport Comm School District spend per student?

Davenport Comm School District spends $14,427 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #101 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Davenport Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Davenport Comm School District is $86,682 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Davenport Comm School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Scott County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Davenport Comm School District?

Davenport Comm School District students are 48.8% White, 21.5% African American, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 30 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Davenport Comm School District?

Davenport Comm School District has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #101 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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