Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Davis Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#712 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
96%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Davis Elementary School is ranked #712 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
370 students attend Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Davis Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davis Elementary School offer ?
Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Davis Elementary School part of?
Davis Elementary School is part of Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch School District.
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