Davidson Elementary School

3950 E Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Davidson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Davidson Elementary School's student population of 270 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Davidson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davidson Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1440 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
34%
25-29%
40%
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
54%
49%
Black
11%
6%
White
23%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
(22-23)
58.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davidson Elementary School's ranking?
Davidson Elementary School is ranked #1440 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Davidson Elementary School often compared to?
Davidson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John B Wright Elementary School, W V Whitmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Davidson Elementary School?
270 students attend Davidson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Davidson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davidson Elementary School?
Davidson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davidson Elementary School offer ?
Davidson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Davidson Elementary School part of?
Davidson Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Davidson Elementary School located?
Davidson Elementary School is located in the Rillito neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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