Enrollment
434
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, IA
Truman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Truman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190858001881
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Truman Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Truman Elementary School
Truman Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Iowa schools and 18% 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 44.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 434 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 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Davenport's public schools, it stands alongside Fillmore Elementary School (388 students): Truman Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 12.9:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Truman 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 Truman Elementary School compares
Truman 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 42.6%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Truman 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 Truman 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 Truman Elementary School 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 |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman 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.
Fillmore Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 12.9:1 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 (~434 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Truman Elementary School
How many students attend Truman Elementary School?
Truman Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Truman Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Truman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Truman Elementary School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Elementary School?
Truman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Truman Elementary School rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Elementary School ranks #2 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 Truman Elementary School a good school?
Truman Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Truman 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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