Davis County Elementary

Summary:

Davis County Elementary is a public elementary school in Bloomfield, Iowa, serving 480 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Davis County Community School District. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates lagging behind nearby schools like Horace Mann Elementary and Blakesburg Elementary.

Davis County Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 48.33% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.2 students per teacher, lower than the ratios at other local schools. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 220 out of 624 Iowa elementary schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 460 out of 557 in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Davis County Elementary has a predominantly white student population, at 92.29% in the 2022-2023 school year, this is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in some nearby schools, such as James Elementary (38.43% white) and Wilson Elementary (34.49% white). The district may need to explore ways to promote inclusivity and support students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

500 E North St
Bloomfield, IA 52537

(641) 664-2200

District: Davis County Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
460^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,697

Students who attend Davis County Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Davis County Middle School
High:	Davis County Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 462

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Asian:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Davis County Elementary ranks worse than 82.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.57. (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 (93.3%), Hispanic (4.1%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davis County Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Davis County Elementary employs 43.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davis County Elementary is $12,697.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Davis County Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Davis County Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Davis County Community School District 278^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Davis County Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	40.07	453^rd	626	27.6%
2013	65.00	220^th	624	64.7%
2015	36.86	466^th	616	24.4%
2016	31.75	479^th	599	20.0%
2017	42.00	404^th	574	29.6%
2018	34.74	426^th	567	24.9%
2019	45.88	367^th	603	39.1%
2021	45.79	345^th	567	39.2%
2022	33.72	424^th	574	26.1%
2023	24.31	465^th	565	17.7%
2024	23.57	460^th	557	17.4%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Davis County Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	538	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
1994	494	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	494
1995	465	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1996	465	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1997	468	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	468
1998	467	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
1999	519	1	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	527
2000	472	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	-45	433
2001	480	5	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	490
2002	432	4	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	446
2003	432	4	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	446
2004	475	8	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	495
2005	436	14	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	458
2006	423	10	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	440
2007	453	3	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
2008	432	10	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
2009	449	3	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	462
2010	442	3	3	7	4	0	3	0	462
2011	485	2	3	7	5	0	9	0	511
2012	469	2	2	8	6	0	9	0	496
2013	504	1	0	11	6	0	7	0	529
2014	545	2	1	5	2	0	3	0	558
2015	527	0	3	7	2	1	2	0	542
2016	507	1	2	12	1	1	4	0	528
2017	497	0	2	11	0	0	4	0	514
2018	465	1	3	12	0	0	8	0	489
2019	496	3	1	12	0	0	7	0	519
2020	499	4	1	10	0	0	8	0	522
2021	446	2	2	12	0	0	9	0	471
2022	468	2	4	14	0	0	10	0	498
2023	443	2	5	21	0	0	9	0	480
2024	431	2	5	19	1	0	4	0	462

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Davis County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	538	39.0	13.8	35.3
1994	494	38.4	12.9	32.8
1995	470	39.4	11.9	30.6
1996	470	39.4	11.9	30.6
1997	468	38.9	12.0	32.5
1998	467	40.3	11.6	30
1999	527	49.5	10.6	33.2
2000	433	39.7	10.9	31.4
2001	490	38.5	12.7	39.2
2002	446	35.8	12.5	37.7
2003	446	35.8	12.5	37.7
2004	495	38.6	12.8	37.8
2005	458	38.2	12.0	41.7
2006	440	38.8	11.3	40.2
2007	464	36.7	12.6	38.1
2008	446	36.8	12.1	36.8
2009	462	37.9	12.2	37
2010	462	41.2	11.2	43.1
2011	511	38.0	13.4	46
2012	496	39.5	12.5	43.3
2013	529	39.0	13.5	40.3
2014	558	38.5	14.4	43.5
2015	542	42.0	12.9	41.9
2016	528	38.0	13.8	41.9
2017	514	39.0	13.1	44.7
2018	489	39.8	12.2	51.3
2019	519	36.9	14.0	54.5
2020	522	40.7	12.8	58.4
2021	471	42.8	10.9	52.7
2022	498	45.6	10.9	48.6
2023	480	46.8	10.2	48.3
2024	462	43.9	10.5	52.2

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 Davis County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	538	39.0	13.8	35.3
1994	494	38.4	12.9	32.8
1995	470	39.4	11.9	30.6
1996	470	39.4	11.9	30.6
1997	468	38.9	12.0	32.5
1998	467	40.3	11.6	30
1999	527	49.5	10.6	33.2
2000	433	39.7	10.9	31.4
2001	490	38.5	12.7	39.2
2002	446	35.8	12.5	37.7
2003	446	35.8	12.5	37.7
2004	495	38.6	12.8	37.8
2005	458	38.2	12.0	41.7
2006	440	38.8	11.3	40.2
2007	464	36.7	12.6	38.1
2008	446	36.8	12.1	36.8
2009	462	37.9	12.2	37
2010	462	41.2	11.2	43.1
2011	511	38.0	13.4	46
2012	496	39.5	12.5	43.3
2013	529	39.0	13.5	40.3
2014	558	38.5	14.4	43.5
2015	542	42.0	12.9	41.9
2016	528	38.0	13.8	41.9
2017	514	39.0	13.1	44.7
2018	489	39.8	12.2	51.3
2019	519	36.9	14.0	54.5
2020	522	40.7	12.8	58.4
2021	471	42.8	10.9	52.7
2022	498	45.6	10.9	48.6
2023	480	46.8	10.2	48.3
2024	462	43.9	10.5	52.2

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 Davis County Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,316 (10.4%)	$11,381 (89.6%)	$12,697

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Davis County Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 367^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 465^th of 565 Elementary schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davis County Elementary)	65.1	52.9	12.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davis County Community School District)	65.1	52.9	12.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davis County Elementary)	73.3	65.9	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davis County Community School District)	73.3	65.9	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davis County Elementary)	64.8	61.7	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davis County Community School District)	64.8	61.7	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davis County Elementary)	69.2	60.5	8.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davis County Community School District)	69.2	60.5	8.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	519	480	7.5%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	12	21	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	496	443	10.7%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.5%	48.3%	6.2%

Schools Near Davis County Elementary

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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
Davis County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 E North St	Bloomfield	52537	Davis County	Davis County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 664-2200	462	44	10.5	52.2%	431 (93.3%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (4.1%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	23.6	460^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.4%		24.3	465^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.7%	5	41.2	62.5			67.1	64.4				$12,697	$1,316	$11,381
Moulton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 E 8th	Moulton	52572	Appanoose County	Moulton-Udell Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 642-3665	106	11	9.8	60.4%	104 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.7	441^st of 557 public elementary schools	20.8%		26.8	454^th of 565 public elementary schools	19.6%	13	60.0	78.6	69.2	64.3	53.3	64.3	53.8	40.0	53.8	$11,781	$768	$11,012
Liberty Elementary School	Public	3-6	50 Traxler Drive	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 682-4502	764	55	13.8	56.7%	381 (49.9%)	59 (7.7%)	200 (26.2%)	39 (5.1%)	5 (0.7%)	72 (9.4%)	7 (0.9%)	7.5	522^nd of 557 public elementary schools	6.3%		7.8	528^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.5%	6	42.9	48.7	45.9	56.8	62.9	45.2	48.9	46.6	31.9	$13,867	$1,196	$12,671
Douma Elementary School	Public	1-2	307 W. Mary St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-4668	345	29	11.6	55.1%	173 (50.1%)	16 (4.6%)	96 (27.8%)	13 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.6%)	7 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$14,254	$1,164	$13,090
Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1306 W Williams	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 684-7179	593	26	22.8	45.0%	299 (50.4%)	66 (11.1%)	153 (25.8%)	21 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (6.2%)	14 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Cardinal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	5414 Hwy 16	Eldon	52554	Wapello County	Cardinal Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 652-3591	529	34	15.4	65.8%	462 (87.3%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.6%)	31.1	439^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.2%		37.2	418^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.0%	21	43.5	76.5			55.3	70.4				$10,997	$435	$10,563
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center	Public	PK, KG-6	14573 Washington Street	Douds	52551	Van Buren County	Van Buren County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 936-4321	298	26	11.3	54.4%	281 (94.3%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	44.2	369^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.8%		51.4	317^th of 565 public elementary schools	43.9%	52	58.6	73.3	55.8	77.3	79.3	70.0	73.1	75.0	48.1	$13,358	$1,032	$12,326
Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1102 E. 4th St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5441	343	29	11.8	70.8%	113 (32.9%)	40 (11.7%)	102 (29.7%)	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	68 (19.8%)	5 (1.5%)	26.3	453^rd of 557 public elementary schools	18.7%		14.1	511^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.6%	58	64.7	52.9	60.0		72.5	31.4	64.4		42.2	$13,451	$1,167	$12,284
Blakesburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	407 S Wilson	Blakesburg	52536	Wapello County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 938-2203	97	11	8.5	37.1%	93 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	39	392^nd of 557 public elementary schools	29.6%		36.2	424^th of 565 public elementary schools	25.0%	32		46.7	69.2	66.7		73.3	76.9	58.3	61.5	$13,338	$575	$12,764
James Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 N Benton	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5411	228	18	12.6	77.6%	82 (36.0%)	38 (16.7%)	49 (21.5%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	45 (19.7%)	9 (3.9%)	7	527^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.4%		11.4	517^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.5%	10	48.3	38.2	53.3		58.6	35.3	26.7		30.0	$13,974	$1,218	$12,755

Frequently Asked Questions about Davis County Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Davis County Elementary?

Students at Davis County Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Davis County Elementary in?

Davis County Community School District

Is Davis County Elementary a good school?

Davis County Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.4% of Iowa elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Davis County Elementary attend?

Students who attend Davis County Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Davis County Middle School
High : Davis County Community High School

How many students attend Davis County Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 462 students attended Davis County Elementary.

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