Washington Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1608 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Washington 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
#1149 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
68%
45-49%
70%
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
36%
7%
White
31%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
69%
0.73
(22-23)
37.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #1149 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
281 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Washington Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Davenport Community School District.

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