Enrollment
734
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Davenport, IA
Sudlow Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Sudlow Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190858000482
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sudlow Intermediate earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sudlow Intermediate has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sudlow Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sudlow Intermediate compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sudlow Intermediate
Sudlow Intermediate is a large middle school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 734 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Iowa schools and 55% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 92% of state schools at 734 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Davenport's middle schools, it stands alongside Wood Intermediate (629 students): Sudlow Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 20.3:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Sudlow 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 Sudlow Intermediate compares
Sudlow 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 55% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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 45.7%
African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Sudlow 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 Sudlow 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 Sudlow Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sudlow 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
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~734 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sudlow Intermediate
How many students attend Sudlow Intermediate?
Sudlow Intermediate has 734 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sudlow Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Sudlow Intermediate is 22.9:1, which is 55% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sudlow Intermediate?
48.7% of students at Sudlow Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sudlow Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Sudlow Intermediate is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sudlow Intermediate?
Sudlow Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sudlow Intermediate rank among middle schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Sudlow Intermediate ranks #4 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 Sudlow Intermediate a good school?
Sudlow Intermediate earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Sudlow 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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