Davenport Comm School District

Davenport Community School District serves 12,030 students across 30 schools in Scott County, Iowa's urban locale. The district experienced a notable 16.6% enrollment decline from the prior year, representing a significant demographic shift. With 991 teachers, the district maintains a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio, comparable to state benchmarks.

Academic performance metrics indicate substantial gaps relative to Iowa averages. Math proficiency stands at 49.9% versus the state average of 73.1%, while reading proficiency reaches 55.2% against a state average of 75.2%. The graduation rate of 74.1% falls considerably below the state average of 91.5%. Chronic absenteeism at 30.2% represents a notable challenge in student attendance patterns.

The district serves a diverse student population with distinct socioeconomic characteristics. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 56.3% of enrollment, with English learners representing 4.0% and students with disabilities at 16.3%. Racial composition includes 50.0% White, 25.1% Black, 16.5% Hispanic, and 1.7% Asian students.

Financially, Davenport's per-pupil spending of $9,789 exceeds the state average of $9,131, with a total budget of $233.3 million. Revenue distribution reflects state funding reliance at 55.5%, local sources at 34.6%, and federal funding at 9.9%. The combination of declining enrollment, below-state-average academic outcomes, and elevated per-pupil spending suggests resource allocation challenges requiring strategic attention.