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#525 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 41% in state
Blue Grass Elementary School
Elementary School · Davenport Comm School District · Blue Grass, IA
A Davenport Comm School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
226 Sycamore St, Blue Grass, IA 52726
- Math 78% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Grass Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Blue Grass Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low106/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,667
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$1,022/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
91.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 4.1 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Fillmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 423 | Compare → |
| Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | Not available | 539 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | Not available | 517 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davenport Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #1 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Grass Elementary School is listed in Davenport Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Grass Elementary School
Blue Grass Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blue Grass, IA, part of Davenport Comm School District, serving approximately 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Grass Elementary School
What grades does Blue Grass Elementary School serve?
Blue Grass Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Blue Grass Elementary School?
Blue Grass Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Grass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Grass Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Grass Elementary School rank in IA?
Blue Grass Elementary School ranks #525 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Blue Grass Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Grass Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blue Grass Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Grass Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blue Grass Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blue Grass Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Grass Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blue Grass Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Grass Elementary School?
24.9% of students at Blue Grass Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (563) 723-6200
- Area population (ZIP 52726)
- 4,941
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 50
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52726; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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