Davis Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grinnell, Iowa 50112 · Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
#201 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#4759 of 50,301 nationally
About Davis Elementary School
Davis Elementary School is a public elementary located in Grinnell, in the Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 3–4. In 2025 it enrolled 213 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 201st of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 213.
There are 5 schools in Grinnell; Davis Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Davis Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Davis Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Grinnell Community Middle School
Grinnell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
420 students · 995 m away
Bailey Park Elementary School
Grinnell · Public elementary · Grades K–2
147 students · 1.5 km away
Fairview Elementary School
Grinnell · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
242 students · 1.8 km away
Grinnell Community Senior High School
Grinnell · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Mark Twain Elementary
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
James Wilson Grimes School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
212 students
East Mills Elementary School
Malvern · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
Parkersburg Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
211 students
Carrie Lee Elementary
Decorah · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
215 students
Dunkerton Elementary
Dunkerton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Davis Elementary School a good school?
Davis Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 80.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #201 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Davis Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Davis Elementary School ranks #201 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #4759 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School had 213 students in 2025.
Is Davis Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Davis Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Davis Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Davis Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.