Davis Elementary School serves 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
92%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
178 students attend Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Davis Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Davis Elementary School offer ?
Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Davis Elementary School part of?
Davis Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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