Davis County Comm School District

608 S. Washington
Bloomfield, IA 52537
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,147 students in Davis County Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Davis County Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,147 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Davis County Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#290 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
68%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65%
70%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
16.4%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.48

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
7%

Showing 2004–2020. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
94%
70%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,563 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,959 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$9,049 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$20 MM
$9,021 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,563
$18,179

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,959
$18,122

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Davis County Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis County Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E North St
Bloomfield, IA 52537
(641) 664-2200
Gr: 5-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Dc Online
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
608 S. Washington
Bloomfield, IA 52537
(641) 664-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Davis County Community High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
503 E. Locust
Bloomfield, IA 52537
(641) 664-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Davis County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E North St
Bloomfield, IA 52537
(641) 664-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Davis County Comm School District?
Davis County Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,147 students.
What is the rank of Davis County Comm School District?
Davis County Comm School District is ranked #289 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Davis County Comm School District?
94% of Davis County Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Davis County Comm School District?
Davis County Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Davis County Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,959 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,147 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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