Enrollment
296
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, IA
Children's Village West
Federal NCES profile for Children's Village West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190858001204
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Children's Village West earns 34/100 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.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Children's Village West has class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Children's Village West ranks #6 of 9 schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858001204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Children's Village West compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Children's Village West
Children's Village West is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 367 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #351, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Among Davenport's public schools, it stands alongside Truman Elementary School (434 students): Children's Village West is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.4:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Children's Village West.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Children's Village West compares
Children's Village West on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 43.1% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 53% | - | - |
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.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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.
Funding equity
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 31.8%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 18.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Children's Village West is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davenport Comm School District, which includes Children's Village West.
$13,411
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 53.0%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Children's Village West 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Children's Village West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 other schools in Davenport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Truman Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Fillmore Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
281 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Children's Village West
How many students attend Children's Village West?
Children's Village West has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's Village West?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's Village West 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 Children's Village West?
43.1% of students at Children's Village West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Children's Village West?
The largest demographic group at Children's Village West is White at 31.8% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Children's Village West?
Children's Village West has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Children's Village West rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Children's Village West ranks #6 of 9 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 schools in Davenport on the city page.
Is Children's Village West a good school?
Children's Village West earns 34/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Besides Children's Village West, 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.
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