Davis Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2026)

Home > Iowa > Poweshiek County > Grinnell

Davis Elementary School

818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112

( shown in map)

Top 20%

Serving 228 students in grades 3-4, Davis Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 228 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
: Top 20% in IA
: 82% (Top 20%)
: 83% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Davis Elementary School's student population of 228 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015

Grades Offered

Grades 3-4
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Davis Elementary School
3	118
4	110

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

228 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School
2023	215
2022	213
2021	208
2020	271
2019	271
2018	252
2017	252
2016	231
2015	238
2014	219
2013	241
2012	265
2011	267
2010	268
2009	233
2008	232
2007	256
2006	266
2005	270
2004	260
2003	257
2002	279
2001	267
2000	274
1999	294
1998	143
1997	227
1996	233
1995	229
1994	229
1993	228
1992	246
1991	257
1990	260
1989	259
1988	246
1987	246

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School
2023	14
2022	14
2021	15
2020	18
2019	18
2018	19
2017	19
2016	17
2015	17
2014	17
2013	17
2012	19
2011	17
2010	18
2009	17
2008	16
2007	16
2006	18
2005	18
2004	18
2003	19
2002	21
2001	20
2000	20
1999	19
1998	16
1997	20
1996	20
1995	22
1994	20
1993	20
1992	18
1991	18
1990	19
1989	17
1988	17
1987	16

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Davis Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Davis Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#135 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School
2023	#135
2022	#171
2021	#181
2019	#258
2018	#259
2017	#415
2016	#249
2015	#146
2014	#70
2013	#85
2012	#178

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

82%

68%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	82%	68%	78%
2022	77%	64%	75%
2021	79%	64%	76%
2019	79%	69%	79%
2018	84%	76%	85%
2017	82%	77%	84%
2016	88%	78%	84%
2015	87%	79%	86%
2014	91%	79%	88%
2013	89%	77%	87%
2012	90%	76%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

83%

70%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2022	83%	70%	77%
2021	77%	68%	79%
2019	80%	68%	76%
2018	88%	74%	85%
2017	82%	75%	80%
2016	84%	75%	82%
2015	89%	76%	83%
2014	92%	76%	89%
2013	87%	72%	85%
2012	83%	71%	78%
2011	91%	76%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	15:1	14:1	14:1
2022	15:1	14:1	13:1
2021	14:1	14:1	13:1
2020	15:1	14:1	14:1
2019	15:1	14:1	14:1
2018	13:1	14:1	13:1
2017	13:1	14:1	13:1
2016	14:1	14:1	14:1
2015	14:1	14:1	14:1
2014	13:1	14:1	14:1
2013	14:1	14:1	14:1
2012	14:1	14:1	15:1
2011	16:1	14:1	15:1
2010	15:1	13:1	15:1
2009	14:1	13:1	14:1
2008	14:1	13:1	14:1
2007	16:1	14:1	15:1
2006	15:1	13:1	15:1
2005	15:1	13:1	14:1
2004	14:1	13:1	14:1
2003	14:1	13:1	12:1
2002	13:1	13:1	12:1
2001	13:1	14:1	13:1
2000	14:1	14:1	13:1
1999	15:1	14:1	12:1
1998	9:1	14:1	13:1
1997	11:1	15:1	13:1
1996	11:1	15:1	14:1
1995	10:1	15:1	14:1
1994	12:1	15:1	14:1
1993	12:1	15:1	13:1
1992	14:1	15:1	14:1
1991	14:1	15:1	14:1
1990	14:1	15:1	14:1
1989	16:1	17:1	14:1
1988	15:1	15:1	14:1
1987	15:1	16:1	15:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2020)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%	1%
2007	2%	1%	1%
2006	1%	1%	1%
2005	1%	1%	1%
2004	1%	1%	2%
2003	1%	1%	2%
2001	1%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	1%	2%	1%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	1%	3%	1%
2019	1%	3%	1%
2018	1%	2%	2%
2017	1%	2%	2%
2015	1%	3%	2%
2014	1%	3%	2%
2013	2%	3%	2%
2012	2%	2%	2%
2011	2%	2%	2%
2010	2%	2%	1%
2009	3%	2%	2%
2008	1%	2%	1%
2007	1%	2%	1%
2006	2%	2%	2%
2005	2%	2%	1%
2004	1%	2%	1%
2002	1%	2%	2%
2001	1%	2%	2%
2000	1%	1%	2%
1999	2%	2%	2%
1998	1%	2%	3%
1997	1%	2%	1%
1995	2%	2%	2%
1994	1%	2%	2%
1993	2%	1%	2%
1992	1%	1%	2%
1991	3%	1%	3%
1990	2%	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

13%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	6%	13%	5%
2022	4%	12%	5%
2021	2%	12%	4%
2020	3%	11%	3%
2019	3%	11%	3%
2018	3%	11%	4%
2017	3%	11%	4%
2016	2%	10%	3%
2015	3%	11%	4%
2014	3%	10%	3%
2013	3%	9%	3%
2012	4%	9%	4%
2011	4%	9%	4%
2010	3%	8%	3%
2009	2%	7%	2%
2008	3%	7%	3%
2007	3%	6%	3%
2006	2%	5%	2%
2005	2%	5%	2%
2004	2%	5%	2%
2003	1%	4%	1%
2002	1%	4%	1%
2001	1%	4%	1%
1999	1%	3%	1%
1996	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	1%	7%	2%
2022	3%	7%	2%
2021	3%	7%	2%
2020	3%	6%	2%
2019	3%	6%	2%
2018	1%	6%	1%
2017	1%	6%	1%
2016	3%	6%	1%
2015	2%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	2%
2011	2%	5%	2%
2010	3%	5%	2%
2009	1%	6%	3%
2008	3%	6%	2%
2006	1%	4%	2%
2005	2%	5%	2%
2004	1%	4%	1%
2003	1%	4%	1%
2002	3%	4%	1%
2001	3%	4%	2%
1999	2%	4%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

87%

71%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	84%	72%	88%
2022	84%	73%	88%
2021	87%	74%	88%
2020	89%	75%	88%
2019	89%	75%	88%
2018	88%	77%	89%
2017	88%	77%	89%
2016	90%	78%	90%
2015	90%	78%	90%
2014	90%	79%	91%
2013	89%	80%	90%
2012	89%	81%	90%
2011	88%	81%	90%
2010	89%	82%	91%
2009	94%	84%	92%
2008	92%	84%	93%
2007	94%	86%	93%
2006	94%	88%	93%
2005	93%	87%	94%
2004	95%	88%	94%
2003	97%	89%	94%
2002	95%	89%	95%
2001	94%	89%	94%
2000	99%	94%	95%
1999	95%	91%	95%
1998	99%	92%	95%
1997	99%	93%	97%
1996	98%	93%	97%
1995	98%	93%	97%
1994	99%	93%	96%
1993	98%	94%	96%
1992	99%	95%	96%
1991	97%	95%	95%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	7%	5%	3%
2022	6%	5%	3%
2021	6%	4%	4%
2020	3%	4%	5%
2019	3%	4%	5%
2018	7%	4%	4%
2017	7%	4%	4%
2016	5%	4%	4%
2015	4%	3%	3%
2014	4%	3%	2%
2013	4%	3%	3%
2012	4%	3%	1%
2011	4%	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.24

0.47

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	0.29	0.46	0.22
2022	0.29	0.45	0.22
2021	0.24	0.43	0.22
2020	0.21	0.42	0.22
2019	0.21	0.42	0.22
2018	0.22	0.39	0.20
2017	0.22	0.39	0.20
2016	0.19	0.38	0.18
2015	0.19	0.38	0.19
2014	0.19	0.37	0.18
2013	0.21	0.35	0.19
2012	0.21	0.34	0.20
2011	0.22	0.34	0.18
2010	0.21	0.32	0.17
2009	0.12	0.29	0.14
2008	0.15	0.28	0.14
2007	0.12	0.26	0.13
2006	0.12	0.23	0.13
2005	0.14	0.24	0.12
2004	0.10	0.22	0.11
2003	0.06	0.21	0.11
2002	0.10	0.20	0.10
2001	0.12	0.20	0.11
1999	0.10	0.16	0.10
1996	0.05	0.13	0.07
1995	0.05	0.13	0.07
1992	0.02	0.10	0.07
1991	0.07	0.10	0.07
1990	0.02	0.10	0.06
1989	0.10	0.10	0.05
1988	0.15	0.10	0.05

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

33%

36%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	28%	36%	28%
2022	27%	35%	25%
2021	31%	35%	26%
2020	32%	36%	29%
2019	32%	36%	29%
2018	30%	34%	26%
2017	30%	34%	26%
2016	36%	34%	28%
2015	29%	34%	27%
2014	31%	34%	28%
2013	29%	34%	28%
2012	30%	33%	28%
2011	34%	31%	28%
2010	25%	29%	25%
2009	21%	26%	23%
2008	21%	26%	20%
2007	22%	24%	18%
2006	23%	25%	19%
2005	21%	23%	19%
2004	24%	22%	19%
2003	21%	21%	20%
2002	18%	19%	19%
2001	19%	19%	19%
2000	21%	19%	18%
1999	20%	20%	18%
1998	17%	21%	18%
1997	29%	20%	17%
1996	31%	20%	16%
1995	38%	20%	17%
1994	33%	19%	17%
1993	34%	19%	16%
1992	30%	18%	15%
1991	35%	17%	15%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Davis Elementary School	Iowa	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
2023	4%	6%	5%
2022	4%	5%	5%
2021	6%	6%	4%
2020	7%	7%	6%
2019	7%	7%	6%
2018	7%	7%	6%
2017	7%	7%	6%
2016	8%	7%	6%
2015	10%	7%	9%
2014	10%	7%	9%
2013	10%	7%	9%
2012	9%	7%	11%
2011	10%	8%	10%
2010	12%	8%	10%
2009	13%	8%	8%
2008	8%	8%	8%
2007	11%	8%	10%
2006	6%	8%	7%
2005	7%	8%	7%
2004	8%	8%	8%
2003	6%	8%	5%
2002	8%	8%	7%
2001	5%	8%	7%
2000	7%	7%	7%
1999	8%	7%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Grinnell-Newburg Community School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davis Elementary School's ranking?

Davis Elementary School is ranked #135 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Davis Elementary School?

228 students attend Davis Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Davis Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Davis Elementary School?

Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Davis Elementary School offer ?

Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Davis Elementary School part of?

Davis Elementary School is part of Grinnell-Newburg Community School District.

School Reviews
Review Davis Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 228 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
: Top 20%
: 82% (Top 20%)
: 83% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education