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Blue Grass Elementary School

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Blue Grass Elementary School ranks 197 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

197^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Blue Grass Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 325 students in grades K-6 within the Davenport Community School District in Iowa. Over the past 10 years, the school has consistently ranked in the top half of Iowa elementary schools, with a high ranking of 67 out of 603 schools in the 2018-2019 school year. Currently, Blue Grass Elementary is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Blue Grass Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. For example, in 2024-2025, 84% of 4th graders at Blue Grass were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60.9% for the district and 76% for the state. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates, with a 21.6% rate in 2023-2024 compared to the district average of 38%. Additionally, Blue Grass Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.92% in 2023-2024) compared to many nearby schools in the Davenport district, which range from 45.65% to 78.11%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.5 in 2023-2024, compared to the nearby schools which range from 12.4 to 15.9.

Overall, the data indicates that Blue Grass Elementary School is a strong-performing elementary school within the Davenport Community School District, with a combination of academic excellence, favorable student demographics, and effective attendance policies that contribute to its success. When compared to nearby schools in the district, Blue Grass Elementary stands out as a desirable option for families seeking a high-quality elementary education.

277

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,372

Per pupil spending ?

23.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

226 Sycamore St
Blue Grass, IA 52726

(563) 723-6200

District: Davenport Community School District

Students who attend Blue Grass Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Walcott Middle School
High:	West High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2015 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (78% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Davenport Community School District

✓Above the Iowa median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg54%

Iowa avg71%

197^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 15Elementary Schools in the Davenport Community School District

297^th of 313Davenport Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	67.1	197 of 576	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.6	194 of 557	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.2	110 of 565	80.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.3	144 of 574	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	74.9	120 of 567	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	83.3	67 of 603	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	140 of 567	75.3%	★★★★☆
2017	68.5	196 of 574	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	76.9	99 of 599	83.5%	★★★★☆
2015	75.2	125 of 616	79.7%	★★★★☆
2014	68.4	188 of 603	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.1	143 of 624	77.1%	★★★★☆
2012	72.6	117 of 626	81.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics78%+5 vs state

English Language Arts78%+6 vs state

Science75%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Blue Grass Elementary went above and beyond to meet my children's learning needs. The staff is caring, highly educated, compassionate, and an asset to our community. They sponsor extended learning opportunities and an inclusive enviroment. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Some great teachers work there. And a lot of the PTA goes above and beyond to come up with activities for the kids. Close Quote

Schools Near Blue Grass Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blue Grass Elementary School	Public	K-5	226 Sycamore St	Blue Grass	52726	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6200	277	18	15.2	23.1%	246 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.3%)	67.1	197^th of 576 public elementary schools	65.8%		65.6	194^th of 557 public elementary schools	65.2%	3	72.0	84.0	77.1		86.0	76.0	72.9		75.0	$14,372	$537	$13,835
Buffalo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Jefferson Street	Buffalo	52728	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6300	242	20	12.0	43.8%	203 (83.9%)	6 (2.5%)	18 (7.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.4%)	56	285^th of 576 public elementary schools	50.5%		53.4	306^th of 557 public elementary schools	45.1%	21	71.0	71.4	74.4		77.4	74.3	71.8		71.8	$14,581	$537	$14,044
Walcott Elementary School	Public	K-5	545 E James St	Walcott	52773	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 445-5200	150	11	13.5	52.0%	133 (88.7%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.0%)	48.2	342^nd of 576 public elementary schools	40.6%		52	317^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.1%	25	57.6	75.0	60.7		60.6	90.0	78.6		78.6	$22,654	$537	$22,117
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1307 Wisconsin	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6650	322	27	12.0	56.8%	163 (50.6%)	65 (20.2%)	57 (17.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	33 (10.2%)	10.5	528^th of 576 public elementary schools	8.3%		9.9	515^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.5%	13	53.7	56.5	55.4		56.1	45.7	43.1		44.6	$15,133	$1,042	$14,091
Hayes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	622 S Concord St	Davenport	52802	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6600	377	31	12.0	63.9%	198 (52.5%)	55 (14.6%)	74 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (12.5%)	7.8	537^th of 576 public elementary schools	6.8%		5.7	530^th of 557 public elementary schools	4.8%	7	34.0	69.1	29.2		52.0	58.2	30.8		30.8	$15,204	$1,477	$13,727
Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	2002 N Clark St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6950	507	38	13.2	53.5%	248 (48.9%)	70 (13.8%)	102 (20.1%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (15.6%)	21.1	489^th of 576 public elementary schools	15.1%		12.2	500^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.2%	11	61.9	64.0	43.8		71.4	59.3	57.5		47.9	$15,287	$1,058	$14,230
Adams Elementary School	Public	K-5	3029 N Division Street	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6100	498	36	13.7	57.2%	203 (40.8%)	142 (28.5%)	78 (15.7%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.7%)	11.2	525^th of 576 public elementary schools	8.9%		8.9	518^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.0%	7	47.3	45.2	55.1		44.0	50.0	55.1		55.1	$13,120	$537	$12,583
Truman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5506 N Pine	Davenport	52806	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6900	434	34	12.6	58.3%	185 (42.6%)	110 (25.3%)	57 (13.1%)	16 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	64 (14.7%)	15.8	502^nd of 576 public elementary schools	12.8%		16.3	484^th of 557 public elementary schools	13.1%	18	41.4	64.3	52.7		44.3	64.3	52.7		56.4	$15,146	$537	$14,609
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1027 Marquette St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6700	384	35	10.8	71.1%	69 (18.0%)	156 (40.6%)	81 (21.1%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (18.8%)	0.2	575^th of 576 public elementary schools	0.2%		0.2	557^th of 557 public elementary schools	0.0%	18	25.0	30.2	15.7		35.3	26.4	21.4		21.4	$15,390	$2,055	$13,335
Durant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	408 7th St	Durant	52747	Cedar County	Durant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 785-4433	342	24	14.3	25.1%	318 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	47	353^rd of 576 public elementary schools	38.7%		50.3	326^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.5%	27	57.4	70.6	75.0	82.4	78.7	61.8	67.5	66.0	70.0	$12,812	$604	$12,209

Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Grass Elementary School

Is Blue Grass Elementary School a good school?

Blue Grass Elementary School ranks 197^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Blue Grass Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 277 students attended Blue Grass Elementary School.

What district is Blue Grass Elementary School in?

Davenport Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Blue Grass Elementary School?

Students at Blue Grass Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Blue Grass Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Blue Grass Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walcott Middle School
High : West High School

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