- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Sudlow Intermediate held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 190858000482 · Davenport, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 22.9:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,304 students)
Sudlow Intermediate held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sudlow 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
- This school
Sudlow Intermediate
734 students
- Wood Intermedi
Wood Intermediate
629 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate
577 students
What this shows Sudlow Intermediate reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sudlow Intermediate compares
Sudlow Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,995
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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,288
- 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.
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 (~734 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.