Enrollment
322
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walcott, IA
Walcott Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Walcott Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190858000485
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walcott Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 322
- students enrolled
Walcott Intermediate has class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walcott Intermediate compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walcott Intermediate
Walcott Intermediate is a mid-sized middle school in Walcott, Iowa, enrolling 322 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Iowa schools and 45% 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 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Walcott 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 Walcott Intermediate compares
Walcott 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Iowa - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Walcott Intermediate is less 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 Walcott 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 Walcott 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 |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walcott 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 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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walcott Intermediate
How many students attend Walcott Intermediate?
Walcott Intermediate has 322 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walcott, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walcott Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Walcott Intermediate is 21.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walcott Intermediate?
41.7% of students at Walcott Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walcott Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Walcott Intermediate is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Walcott, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walcott Intermediate?
Walcott Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
Is Walcott Intermediate a good school?
Walcott Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 Walcott 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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