Davenport Elementary

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Davenport Elementary ranks 1515 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Davenport Elementary is a public elementary school in Davenport, Florida, serving 786 students in grades PK-5. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Davenport Elementary has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 44.4% compared to the Polk district average of 43.6% and the state average of 30.3%. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the Polk district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math 5-13 percentage points below the district and state. Additionally, 48.85% of Davenport Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is much higher than the state average of 37.07%.

When compared to nearby schools, Davenport Elementary is underperforming. For instance, Davenport School of the Arts, located just 5 miles away, consistently outperforms Davenport Elementary in test scores, with proficiency rates that are 15-30 percentage points higher in English Language Arts and Math. Davenport Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined over the past four school years, from 1711 out of 2247 Florida elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1515 out of 2256 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8 W Palmetto St
Davenport, FL 33837

(863) 534-0500

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1515^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,722

Students who attend Davenport Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Shelley S. Boone Middle School
High:	Ridge Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 786

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.8%

White:

16.7%

African American:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Davenport Elementary ranks worse than 67.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 44^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Davenport Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.8%), White (16.7%), African American (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davenport Elementary is 20.6. 82 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Davenport Elementary employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davenport Elementary is $9,722. 65 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Davenport Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Davenport Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	24.64	1711^th	2247	23.9%
2022	16.30	1961^st	2219	11.6%
2023	32.05	1552^nd	2240	30.7%
2024	34.01	1515^th	2256	32.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Davenport Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	91	87	4	338	1	2	5	528
2022	126	121	9	456	1	2	7	722
2023	131	126	9	509	2	1	8	786

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Davenport Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	528	39.0	13.5	66.5
2022	722	38.0	19.0	65.8
2023	786	38.0	20.6	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Davenport Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	528	39.0	13.5	66.5
2022	722	38.0	19.0	65.8
2023	786	38.0	20.6	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Davenport Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,208 (12.3%)	$8,607 (87.7%)	$9,814
2022	$2,178 (24.3%)	$6,793 (75.7%)	$8,971
2023	$2,218 (22.8%)	$7,504 (77.2%)	$9,722

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Davenport Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Davenport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8 W Palmetto St	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 534-0500	786	38	20.6	48.9%	131 (16.7%)	126 (16.0%)	509 (64.8%)	9 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	34	1515^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.8%		32	1552^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.7%	37	52.0	42.0	43.0				44.0	50.0	40.0				51.0						$9,722	$2,218	$7,504
Horizons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Forest Lake Dr	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 419-3430	1,468	83	17.6	42.2%	166 (11.3%)	306 (20.8%)	953 (64.9%)	20 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.2%)	14.9	2037^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.7%		19.6	1911^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.7%	126	35.0	30.0	35.0				37.0	36.0	36.0				35.0						$9,134	$1,570	$7,563
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport	Public, Charter	K-8	495 Holly Hill Rd	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 353-3005	874	43	20.3	37.3%	112 (12.8%)	93 (10.6%)	648 (74.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	12 (1.4%)	20.2	1895^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.0%		21	1871^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.5%	24	43.0	36.0	40.0	46.0	35.0	31.0	47.0	32.0	26.0	39.0	33.0	29.0	31.0	11.0	87.0		60.0	54.0	$6,395	$125	$6,270
Bethune Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	900 Avenue F	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 421-3334	428	19	22.5	60.5%	52 (12.1%)	213 (49.8%)	147 (34.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	39.9	1348^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		35.9	1444^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.5%	96	59.0	39.0	49.0				65.0	41.0	44.0				49.0						$9,343	$1,388	$7,955
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Johnson Ave E	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3254	615	33	18.6	66.3%	36 (5.9%)	139 (22.6%)	431 (70.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	28.8	1654^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.7%		22	1837^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%	183	29.0	30.0	44.0				36.0	41.0	71.0				62.0						$11,181	$2,200	$8,981
Loughman Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Us Hwy 17- 92 N	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3309	1,052	69	15.2	37.3%	193 (18.3%)	176 (16.7%)	640 (60.8%)	13 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.7%)	19.4	1922^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	14.8%		17.7	1967^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.2%	45	36.0	33.0	42.0				37.0	38.0	42.0				39.0						$10,806	$2,448	$8,359
Davenport School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	4751 County Road 547 N	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 420-2557	1,168	74	15.7	37.1%	357 (30.6%)	168 (14.4%)	596 (51.0%)	20 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.2%)	74.2	540^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.1%		71.3	604^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.0%	64	78.0	58.0	69.0	66.0	66.0	72.0	77.0	62.0	69.0	73.0	69.0	76.0	58.0	71.0	84.0	89.0		94.0	$9,745	$1,121	$8,623
Alta Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Scenic Hwy S	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3235	769	45	17.0	59.6%	96 (12.5%)	162 (21.1%)	489 (63.6%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.4%)	15.8	2011^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.9%		11.4	2116^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.5%	105	32.0	34.0	37.0				45.0	39.0	33.0				24.0						$10,702	$2,320	$8,381
Poinciana Academy Of Fine Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 Rhododendron Ave	Kissimmee	34758	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 343-4500	632	43	14.6	66.0%	38 (6.0%)	175 (27.7%)	378 (59.8%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.4%)	11.9	2111^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.4%		11.6	2113^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.7%	2	41.0	27.0	36.0				31.0	32.0	18.0				31.0						$12,241	$2,219	$10,022
Mater Academy Davenport	Public, Charter	K-5	318 Ronald Reagan Pkwy	Davenport	33896	Polk County	Polk	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 534-0500	600	30	20.0	46.8%	92 (15.3%)	87 (14.5%)	387 (64.5%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	56.8	925^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.0%					(n/a)	56.0	52.0	70.0				59.0	63.0	47.0				55.0						$8,701	$196	$8,505

Frequently Asked Questions about Davenport Elementary

What schools do graduates of Davenport Elementary attend?

Students who attend Davenport Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shelley S. Boone Middle School
High : Ridge Community High School

How many students attend Davenport Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 786 students attended Davenport Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Davenport Elementary?

Students at Davenport Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 17% White, 16% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Davenport Elementary in?

Polk

Is Davenport Elementary a good school?

Davenport Elementary ranks 1515^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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