Enrollment
430
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank L Smart Intermediate compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank L Smart Intermediate
Frank L Smart Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 68.1% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 430 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.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 430 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Davenport's middle schools, it stands alongside Sudlow Intermediate (734 students): Frank L Smart Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 22.9:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Frank L Smart Intermediate.
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 Frank L Smart Intermediate compares
Frank L Smart Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,411
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davenport Comm School District, which includes Frank L Smart Intermediate.
$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 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
- 1,304
- 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 middle schools in Davenport
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~430 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Frank L Smart Intermediate a good school?
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. 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 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.
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