Serving 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Davenport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davenport Elementary School's student population of 880 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Davenport Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davenport Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2718 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davenport Elementary School's ranking?
Davenport Elementary School is ranked #2718 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Davenport Elementary School often compared to?
Davenport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davenport School Of The Arts, Horizons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Davenport Elementary School?
880 students attend Davenport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Davenport Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davenport Elementary School?
Davenport Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davenport Elementary School offer ?
Davenport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Davenport Elementary School part of?
Davenport Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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