DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Davis Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District school district, located in Grinnell, IA with about 275 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Davis Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Davis Elementary School, located in Grinnell, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare children for future success while instilling a strong sense of community and a lifelong passion for learning.
The school is deeply integrated into the Grinnell community, leveraging local resources and a collaborative approach to education that involves both parents and educators. Through its commitment to student-centered instruction, Davis Elementary provides a nurturing atmosphere where diverse learning needs are addressed. For families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or current events, the district maintains a comprehensive website that serves as a central hub for communication and school-home engagement.
For more information, contact Davis Elementary School at (641) 236-2790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2790
DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grinnell, IA with about 275 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 275
- Teachers:
- 16.37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 275 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.