Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(563)723-6150
- Washington Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1185 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 11% |
| Black | 33% | 6% |
| White | 39% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Davenport Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Central High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sudlow Intermediate (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sudlow Intermediate (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Davenport Sudlow Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 850 students
0.1 miles
1414 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563)445-5150 0.1 6-8 850 - Davenport Children's Village At Hoover Grades: PK | 93 students
0.6 miles
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563)336-7850 0.6 PK 93 - Davenport Eisenhower Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 460 students
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2827 Jersey Ridge Rd
Davenport, IA 52803
(563)723-6350 0.9 K-5 460 - Davenport Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 404 students
0.9 miles
902 E 29th St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563)723-6450 0.9 K-5 404 - Davenport Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 405 students
0.9 miles
1716 Kenwood Ave
Davenport, IA 52803
(563)723-6800 0.9 K-5 405
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