Enrollment
388
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, IA
Fillmore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fillmore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190858000463
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fillmore Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fillmore Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fillmore Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fillmore Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fillmore Elementary School
Fillmore Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 60.3% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 388 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 82 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 388 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Davenport's public schools, it stands alongside Truman Elementary School (434 students): Fillmore Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 17.4:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Fillmore 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 Fillmore Elementary School compares
Fillmore 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Iowa - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$13,411
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 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 37.1%
African American 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Fillmore Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davenport Comm School District, which includes Fillmore Elementary School.
$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 Fillmore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fillmore Elementary School'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
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
Children's Village West
Standard public school
296 students 15.6:1 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 (~388 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fillmore Elementary School
How many students attend Fillmore Elementary School?
Fillmore Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fillmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fillmore Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Fillmore Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Fillmore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fillmore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fillmore Elementary School is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fillmore Elementary School?
Fillmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Fillmore Elementary School rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Fillmore Elementary School ranks #4 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 Fillmore Elementary School a good school?
Fillmore Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Fillmore 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.
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