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Davenport Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
30
Schools
13,744
Students
$14,841
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
83.3%
Graduation Rate
-3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Davenport Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 13,744 students across 30 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,841 is near the national average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (30)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Frank L Smart Intermediate07–08313
Sudlow Intermediate07–08524
Walcott Intermediate07–08204
Williams Intermediate07–08423
Wood Intermediate07–08438
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School09–121,505
Mid City High09–12160
North High School09–121,352
West High School09–121,469
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Children's Village At HooverPK–PK116
Children's Village HayesPK–PK17
Children's Village WestPK–PK260
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,841Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
33%
State
53.0%
Local (property tax)
32.7%
Federal
14.3%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (33%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
30
Schools
13,744
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.3%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 30 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Davenport Comm School District has 30 public schools, serving a total of 13,744 students.
What is the graduation rate for Davenport Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 83.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Davenport Comm School District spend per student?
Davenport Comm School District spends $14,841 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Davenport Comm School District?
54% of students in Davenport Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Davenport Comm School District?
No, Davenport Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Davenport Comm School District serve?
Davenport Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Davenport Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Davenport Comm School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.