Enrollment
213
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davis Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davis Elementary School
Davis Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Grinnell, Iowa, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 356 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Grinnell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grinnell Community Middle School (420 students): Davis Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 12.4:1).
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District also operates Grinnell Community Senior High School (512 students) and Grinnell Community Middle School (420 students) alongside Davis Elementary School.
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 Davis Elementary School compares
Davis Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,305
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District, which includes Davis Elementary School.
$13,305
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.2%
State 49.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~213 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Davis Elementary School a good school?
Davis Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 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.
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