- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomfield, IA
Davis County Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Davis County Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190861000059
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis County Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis County Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis County Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bloomfield, IA.
School address
District: Davis County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190861000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Davis County Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 190861000059 · Bloomfield, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 9.1:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis County Community High School (358 students)
Davis County Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Davis County Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Davis County Elementary
418 students
- Davis County C
Davis County Community High School
358 students
- Davis County M
Davis County Middle School
337 students
- Dc Online 34
Dc Online
34 students
What this shows Davis County Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis County Elementary compares
Davis County Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Iowa - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$13,851
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Davis County Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Davis County Comm School District reports $13,851 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davis County Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis County Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dc Online | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Davis County Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Bloomfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davis County Elementary
How many students attend Davis County Elementary?
Davis County Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomfield, IA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis County Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 39% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davis County Elementary?
40.4% of students at Davis County Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis County Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Davis County Elementary is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis County Elementary?
Davis County Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davis County Elementary rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis County Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bloomfield, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Davis County Comm School District?
Besides Davis County Elementary, Davis County Comm School District also operates Davis County Community High School (358 students), Davis County Middle School (337 students), and Dc Online (34 students). See the Davis County Comm School District district page for the complete list.