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Davidson Elementary School

5100 N Highland
Kansas City, MO 64118

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Davidson Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Davidson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 370 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Davidson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Davidson Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

370 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Davidson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Davidson Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1047 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Davidson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

16%

Black

16%

15%

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White

46%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Davidson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.73

0.49

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Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

North Kansas City 74 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davidson Elementary School's ranking?

Davidson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

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

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Davidson Elementary School?

370 students attend Davidson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Davidson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.

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

Davidson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Davidson Elementary School offer ?

Davidson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Davidson Elementary School part of?

Davidson Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 370 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education