- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Davenport, IA
Frank L Smart Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Frank L Smart Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190858000464
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank L Smart Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank L Smart Intermediate has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank L Smart Intermediate ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Frank L Smart Intermediate shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 190858000464 · Davenport, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 16.5:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,304 students)
Frank L Smart Intermediate shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Frank L Smart Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,304 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,288 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,190 students
- Sudlow Interme
Sudlow Intermediate
734 students
- Wood Intermedi
Wood Intermediate
629 students
- This school 430
Frank L Smart Intermediate
430 students
What this shows Frank L Smart Intermediate reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank L Smart Intermediate compares
Frank L Smart Intermediate is a shrinking 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 87% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$13,995
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
African American 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Frank L Smart Intermediate is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davenport Comm School District reports $13,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank L Smart Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Frank L Smart Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 middle schools in Davenport
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank L Smart Intermediate
How many students attend Frank L Smart Intermediate?
Frank L Smart Intermediate has 430 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Davenport, IA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank L Smart Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank L Smart Intermediate is 16.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank L Smart Intermediate?
68.1% of students at Frank L Smart Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank L Smart Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Frank L Smart Intermediate is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank L Smart Intermediate?
Frank L Smart Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Frank L Smart Intermediate rank among middle schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank L Smart Intermediate ranks #1 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Besides Frank L Smart Intermediate, 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.