Davis Elementary School

www.grinnell.k12.ia.us/des

213 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Davis Elementary School, located in Grinnell, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare children for future success while instilling a strong sense of community and a lifelong passion for learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the Grinnell community, leveraging local resources and a collaborative approach to education that involves both parents and educators. Through its commitment to student-centered instruction, Davis Elementary provides a nurturing atmosphere where diverse learning needs are addressed. For families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or current events, the district maintains a comprehensive website that serves as a central hub for communication and school-home engagement.

213

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
185 (86.9%)
Two or More
11 (5.2%)
Hispanic
10 (4.7%)
Black
5 (2.3%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Phone:	(641)236-2700
Website:	http://www.grinnell.k12.ia.us/des
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 119