Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Davis Elementary School serves the southwest part of Columbus, GA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families within the zone are typically within a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davis Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2157 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
Showing 2000–2010. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Davis Elementary School is ranked #2157 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
387 students attend Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Davis Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davis Elementary School offer ?
Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Davis Elementary School part of?
Davis Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.
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