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.

818 Hamilton Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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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.