Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Davis County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Davis County Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bloomfield, IA, encompassing approximately 475.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 15.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davis County Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Davis County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis County Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis County Elementary School's ranking?
Davis County Elementary School is ranked #981 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Davis County Elementary School often compared to?
Davis County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pekin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Davis County Elementary School?
418 students attend Davis County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Davis County Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davis County Elementary School?
Davis County Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davis County Elementary School offer ?
Davis County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Davis County Elementary School part of?
Davis County Elementary School is part of Davis County Comm School District.
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