- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grinnell, IA
Davis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Davis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191320000790
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Grinnell · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Grinnell, IA.
School address
District: Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191320000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Davis Elementary School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 191320000790 · Grinnell, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 16.4:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Grinnell Community Senior High School (512 students)
Davis Elementary School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Davis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grinnell Commu
Grinnell Community Senior High School
512 students
- Grinnell Commu
Grinnell Community Middle School
420 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
242 students
- This school
Davis Elementary School
213 students
- Bailey Park El 147
Bailey Park Elementary School
147 students
What this shows Davis Elementary School reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis Elementary School compares
Davis 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Davis Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District reports $17,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Community Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grinnell Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bailey Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Grinnell
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davis Elementary School
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has 213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grinnell, IA. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davis Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Davis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Davis Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Grinnell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Davis Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grinnell?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Grinnell, 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 Grinnell on the city page.
What other schools are in Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District?
Besides Davis Elementary School, Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District also operates Grinnell Community Senior High School (512 students), Grinnell Community Middle School (420 students), and Fairview Elementary School (242 students). See the Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.