Enrollment
281
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 190858000486
Washington Elementary School — Davenport, IA
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Elementary School reports 281 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Iowa average and 14% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 281 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Davenport Comm School District spends $14,427 per pupil district-wide, below the Iowa average of $17,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.7% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Iowa — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,427
per pupil, district-wide
— below Iowa avg of $17,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 281 Top 43% in Iowa — larger than 57% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.1% +62% vs state
NCES ID 190858000486
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 281:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.5%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davenport Comm School District, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$14,427
Per student
-16%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
Similar other schools in Davenport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Truman Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fillmore Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 12.8:1 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 17.8:1 students per teacher
Children'S Village West
Standard public school
296 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is a other school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
59.1% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.