Serving 815 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Davis Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davis Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Davis Drive Elementary School's student population of 815 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davis Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Drive Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#71 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
51%
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Davis Drive Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Davis Drive Elementary School?
815 students attend Davis Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Davis Drive Elementary School students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Drive Elementary School?
Davis Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davis Drive Elementary School offer ?
Davis Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Davis Drive Elementary School part of?
Davis Drive Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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