Walcott Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025)

Walcott Elementary School

545 E James St
Walcott, IA 52773

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Top 50%

Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Walcott Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
: Top 50% in IA
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Walcott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category

Attribute

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

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Walcott Elementary School's student population of 189 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

189 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Walcott Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Walcott Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

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Walcott Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Walcott Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#609 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Walcott Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

70-74%

64%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walcott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

65-69%

70%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walcott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

70-79%

63%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walcott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walcott Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

Black

White

85%

71%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walcott Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.27

0.47

This chart displays the diversity score of Walcott Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

47%

36%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Davenport Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walcott Elementary School's ranking?

Walcott Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.

What schools are Walcott Elementary School often compared to?

Walcott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buffalo Elementary School, Blue Grass Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Walcott Elementary School?

189 students attend Walcott Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Walcott Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Walcott Elementary School?

Walcott Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Walcott Elementary School offer ?

Walcott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Walcott Elementary School part of?

Walcott Elementary School is part of Davenport Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
: Top 50%
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education