Enrollment
507
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davenport, IA
Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190858000489
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Davenport, Iowa, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.2% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 507 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 176 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Davenport's elementary schools, it stands alongside Adams Elementary School (498 students): Wilson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students) and Central High School (1,288 students) alongside Wilson 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 Wilson Elementary School compares
Wilson 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 52% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 13.8%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar 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 Wilson 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 elementary schools in Davenport
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Buchanan Elementary School
Standard public school
357 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~507 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davenport, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Wilson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Davenport on the city page.
Is Wilson Elementary School a good school?
Wilson Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Wilson 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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