Truman Elementary School

www.davenportschools.org/truman/

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Truman Elementary School, located at 5506 N. Pine in Davenport, Iowa, is a public primary school serving the local community as part of the Davenport Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in their early academic years. Its curriculum emphasizes essential core subjects while promoting social-emotional growth and character development, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school.

As part of the larger Davenport school system, Truman Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to enhance student achievement and engagement. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between staff, families, and the community to ensure that every student has access to the tools and support necessary to reach their full potential. For families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current programs, additional information is available through the official district website at http://www.davenport.k12.ia.us.

434

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Truman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	57
Black	110
Asian	16
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	2

White
185 (42.6%)
Black
110 (25.3%)
Two or More
64 (14.7%)
Hispanic
57 (13.1%)
Asian
16 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davenport Comm School District
Phone:	(563)723-6900
Website:	http://www.davenportschools.org/truman/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 58