Blue Grass Elementary School

Q: Is Blue Grass Elementary School a good school?

Blue Grass Elementary School ranks 194 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blue Grass Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 322 students in grades K-6 in the Davenport Community School District in Iowa. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 86.7% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 95.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 59.9% and 51.6% in the district, respectively.

Blue Grass Elementary has a strong track record of high rankings among Iowa elementary schools, consistently placing in the top 25% and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 16.1 students per teacher, may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is lower than the district average, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Davenport district, such as Fillmore, Adams, and Jefferson, Blue Grass Elementary stands out as a high-performing school with significantly higher test scores and rankings. This suggests that Blue Grass Elementary is providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-6

226 Sycamore St
Blue Grass, IA 52726

(563) 723-6200

District: Davenport Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,372

Students who attend Blue Grass Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Walcott Intermediate
High:	West High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blue Grass Elementary School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Davenport Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Davenport Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Grass Elementary School is 15.5. 13 elementary schools in the Davenport Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Blue Grass Elementary School employs 20.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Grass Elementary School is $14,372, which is the 9^th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Davenport Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Blue Grass Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Davenport Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Davenport Community School District 298^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blue Grass Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	72.62	117^th	626	81.3%
2013	71.08	143^rd	624	77.1%
2014	68.36	188^th	603	68.8%
2015	75.21	125^th	616	79.7%
2016	76.95	99^th	599	83.5%
2017	68.45	196^th	574	65.9%
2018	72.80	140^th	567	75.3%
2019	83.28	67^th	603	88.9%
2021	74.93	120^th	567	78.8%
2022	72.27	144^th	574	74.9%
2023	76.16	110^th	565	80.5%
2024	65.58	194^th	557	65.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Blue Grass Elementary went above and beyond to meet my children's learning needs. The staff is caring, highly educated, compassionate, and an asset to our community. They sponsor extended learning opportunities and an inclusive enviroment. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Some great teachers work there. And a lot of the PTA goes above and beyond to come up with activities for the kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Blue Grass Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	344	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1989	347	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1990	349	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	355
1991	322	5	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	334
1992	321	5	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	337
1993	313	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1994	318	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1995	341	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1996	341	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1997	360	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1998	356	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1999	344	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	348
2000	401	3	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	-44	364
2001	332	3	0	5	10	n/a	n/a	0	350
2002	305	2	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
2003	305	2	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
2004	321	2	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	336
2005	299	4	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	323
2006	311	7	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2007	320	5	5	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	344
2008	341	11	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2009	364	7	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	387
2010	338	6	2	30	1	0	13	0	390
2011	317	5	2	26	0	1	12	0	363
2012	326	4	1	25	0	1	11	0	368
2013	314	4	1	23	0	1	14	0	357
2014	295	1	1	23	0	1	12	0	333
2015	262	4	2	28	0	1	12	0	309
2016	258	5	2	24	0	1	12	0	302
2017	251	8	3	31	0	0	11	0	304
2018	238	10	4	36	0	0	10	0	298
2019	243	1	3	31	0	0	15	0	293
2020	240	1	1	25	0	0	13	0	280
2021	262	1	4	30	0	0	17	0	314
2022	282	3	2	26	0	0	16	0	329
2023	283	0	2	23	0	0	14	0	322
2024	291	0	1	18	0	1	14	0	325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Grass Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	350	20.4	17.1	6
1989	355	20.9	16.9	3.7
1990	355	20.4	17.4	6.8
1991	334	21.9	15.2	7.5
1992	337	23.0	14.6	6.5
1993	322	17.9	18.0	4
1994	323	17.3	18.7	5.9
1995	345	20.3	17.0	3.8
1996	345	20.3	17.0	3.8
1997	364	23.1	15.8	3.6
1998	359	24.3	14.8	3.9
1999	348	24.4	14.3	8.3
2000	364	16.5	22.1	6.9
2001	350	15.5	22.6	7.7
2002	317	20.0	15.9	9.5
2003	317	20.0	15.9	9.5
2004	336	22.4	15.0	12.5
2005	323	25.5	12.7	12.1
2006	338	23.5	14.4	12.7
2007	344	24.0	14.3	13.4
2008	368	25.4	14.5	14.7
2009	387	25.6	15.1	19.9
2010	390	24.0	16.1	21.3
2011	363	24.0	15.1	17.9
2012	368	24.2	15.1	23.4
2013	357	24.5	14.5	20.4
2014	333	23.7	14.0	23.7
2015	309	21.0	14.7	22.7
2016	302	21.0	14.3	27.8
2017	304	26.1	11.6	24
2018	298	22.9	12.9	21.5
2019	293	20.9	14.0	28.3
2020	280	20.9	13.3	23.6
2021	314	22.9	13.6	22.9
2022	329	21.9	15.0	19.8
2023	322	19.9	16.1	22.7
2024	325	20.8	15.5	24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Grass Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	350	20.4	17.1	6
1989	355	20.9	16.9	3.7
1990	355	20.4	17.4	6.8
1991	334	21.9	15.2	7.5
1992	337	23.0	14.6	6.5
1993	322	17.9	18.0	4
1994	323	17.3	18.7	5.9
1995	345	20.3	17.0	3.8
1996	345	20.3	17.0	3.8
1997	364	23.1	15.8	3.6
1998	359	24.3	14.8	3.9
1999	348	24.4	14.3	8.3
2000	364	16.5	22.1	6.9
2001	350	15.5	22.6	7.7
2002	317	20.0	15.9	9.5
2003	317	20.0	15.9	9.5
2004	336	22.4	15.0	12.5
2005	323	25.5	12.7	12.1
2006	338	23.5	14.4	12.7
2007	344	24.0	14.3	13.4
2008	368	25.4	14.5	14.7
2009	387	25.6	15.1	19.9
2010	390	24.0	16.1	21.3
2011	363	24.0	15.1	17.9
2012	368	24.2	15.1	23.4
2013	357	24.5	14.5	20.4
2014	333	23.7	14.0	23.7
2015	309	21.0	14.7	22.7
2016	302	21.0	14.3	27.8
2017	304	26.1	11.6	24
2018	298	22.9	12.9	21.5
2019	293	20.9	14.0	28.3
2020	280	20.9	13.3	23.6
2021	314	22.9	13.6	22.9
2022	329	21.9	15.0	19.8
2023	322	19.9	16.1	22.7
2024	325	20.8	15.5	24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Grass Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$537 (3.7%)	$13,835 (96.3%)	$14,372

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Grass Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 110^th of 565 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Grass Elementary School)	84.5	75.5	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	57	49.9	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Grass Elementary School)	96.6	85.7	10.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	65.3	58.9	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Grass Elementary School)	91.9	87.8	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	56.7	58.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Grass Elementary School)	94.6	78	16.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	63	57.2	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Grass Elementary School)	74.1	79.5	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	54.4	48.6	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Grass Elementary School)	75.9	81.8	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	62.7	48.8	13.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	293	322	9.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	31	23	25.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	283	16.5%
Two or More Races	15	14	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.3%	22.7%	5.7%

Schools Near Blue Grass Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blue Grass Elementary School	Public	K-6	226 Sycamore St	Blue Grass	52726	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6200	325	21	15.5	24.9%	291 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.3%)	65.6	194^th of 557 public elementary schools	65.2%		76.2	110^th of 565 public elementary schools	80.5%	84	71.7	81.6	73.9	86.7	77.4	69.4	67.4	95.6	67.4	$14,372	$537	$13,835
Buffalo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Jefferson Street	Buffalo	52728	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6300	276	22	12.6	45.7%	226 (81.9%)	6 (2.2%)	28 (10.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.1%)	53.4	306^th of 557 public elementary schools	45.1%		44.1	372^nd of 565 public elementary schools	34.2%	66	73.0	70.7	67.7	65.7	89.2	75.0	80.6	60.0	61.3	$14,581	$537	$14,044
Walcott Elementary School	Public	K-6	545 E James St	Walcott	52773	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 445-5200	189	12	15.8	51.9%	161 (85.2%)	3 (1.6%)	13 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	10 (5.3%)	52	317^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.1%		50.5	321^st of 565 public elementary schools	43.2%	4	52.0	88.5	69.2	80.8	64.0	80.0	76.9	57.7	65.4	$22,654	$537	$22,117
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-6	1307 Wisconsin	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6650	395	32	12.4	54.7%	206 (52.2%)	79 (20.0%)	62 (15.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	39 (9.9%)	9.9	515^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.5%		7.7	529^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.4%	14	52.0	51.6	47.4	38.1	64.0	51.6	40.4	35.7	40.4	$15,133	$1,042	$14,091
Hayes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	622 S Concord St	Davenport	52802	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6600	433	30	14.5	68.6%	239 (55.2%)	58 (13.4%)	87 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.1%)	5.7	530^th of 557 public elementary schools	4.8%		16.2	500^th of 565 public elementary schools	11.5%	30	38.9	48.6	27.5	58.7	42.6	54.1	29.4	52.2	29.4	$15,204	$1,477	$13,727
Children's Village Hayes	Public	PK	622 S. Concord St	Davenport	52802	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6550	11	1	11.0	27.3%	8 (72.7%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)								(n/a)
Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-6	2002 N Clark St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6950	565	40	14.2	58.1%	278 (49.2%)	97 (17.2%)	90 (15.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (16.5%)	12.2	500^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.2%		24	468^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.2%	32	43.2	57.0	44.6	67.2	63.0	53.2	50.6	45.9	37.3	$15,287	$1,058	$14,230
Children's Village West	Public	PK	1757 West 12th Street	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7800	286	18	15.9	49.7%	125 (43.7%)	77 (26.9%)	38 (13.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (15.0%)								(n/a)
Adams Elementary School	Public	K-6	3029 N Division Street	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6100	585	40	14.7	58.8%	255 (43.6%)	148 (25.3%)	90 (15.4%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	81 (13.8%)	8.9	518^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.0%		18.9	487^th of 565 public elementary schools	13.8%	31	38.6	55.0	55.1	47.7	61.4	42.0	42.3	41.9	44.2	$13,120	$537	$12,583
Truman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5506 N Pine	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6900	499	36	13.9	55.1%	216 (43.3%)	131 (26.3%)	64 (12.8%)	17 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (13.4%)	16.3	484^th of 557 public elementary schools	13.1%		37.4	416^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.4%	68	30.0	67.9	52.6	60.9	51.4	73.2	48.7	56.3	39.5	$15,146	$537	$14,609

Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Grass Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Blue Grass Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Blue Grass Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walcott Intermediate
High : West High School

How many students attend Blue Grass Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 325 students attended Blue Grass Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Blue Grass Elementary School?

Students at Blue Grass Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Blue Grass Elementary School a good school?

Blue Grass Elementary School ranks 194^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Blue Grass Elementary School in?

Davenport Community School District

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