Enrollment
577
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Davenport, IA
Williams Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Williams Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190858000488
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Intermediate earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Intermediate has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Intermediate compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Intermediate
Williams Intermediate is a higher-need, large middle school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 577 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 58.4% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 577 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.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #89.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 284 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 577 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Davenport's middle schools, it stands alongside Sudlow Intermediate (734 students): Williams Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 22.9:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Williams 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 Williams Intermediate compares
Williams 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.2 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 39.5%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Williams 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 Williams 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 Williams Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams 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 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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Williams Intermediate
How many students attend Williams Intermediate?
Williams Intermediate has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Intermediate is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Intermediate?
58.4% of students at Williams Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Williams Intermediate is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Intermediate?
Williams Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Williams Intermediate rank among middle schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Intermediate ranks #3 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 Williams Intermediate a good school?
Williams Intermediate earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Williams 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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