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#1111 of 1,280 schools in IA

Wilson Elementary School

Elementary School · Davenport Comm School District · Davenport, IA

A Davenport Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2002 N Clark St, Davenport, IA 52804

  • Math 63% vs IA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs IA 72% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.7% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.6% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-14 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,393
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Wilson Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
75%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
72%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wilson 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,141/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davenport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,450

Median home value

$148,400

Median rent

$909/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8K–61.4 mi585Compare →
Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–61.4 mi395Compare →
All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–81.6 mi356Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.0PK–61.8 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Davenport Comm School District

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#12 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

Wilson Elementary School is listed in Davenport Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilson Elementary School

Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Davenport, IA, part of Davenport Comm School District, serving approximately 565 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson Elementary School

What grades does Wilson Elementary School serve?

Wilson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?

Wilson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson Elementary School rank in IA?

Wilson Elementary School ranks #1,111 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Wilson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Wilson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wilson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Wilson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wilson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Elementary School?

58.1% of students at Wilson 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
565
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Scott County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
Area population (ZIP 52804)
27,023
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
37.2
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 52804; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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