- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davenport, IA
Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190858000456
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Adams Elementary School grew from 511 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 190858000456 · Davenport, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 15.6:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,304 students)
Adams Elementary School grew from 511 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,304 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,288 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,190 students
- Sudlow Interme
Sudlow Intermediate
734 students
- Wood Intermedi
Wood Intermediate
629 students
- This school 498
Adams Elementary School
498 students
What this shows Adams Elementary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Elementary School compares
Adams Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Iowa - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Adams Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davenport Comm School District reports $13,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Davenport
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Buchanan Elementary School
Standard public school
357 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davenport, IA. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Adams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Elementary School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Besides Adams Elementary School, Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students), Central High School (1,288 students), and North High School (1,190 students). See the Davenport Comm School District district page for the complete list.