- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lenoir, NC
Davenport a+ School
Federal NCES profile for Davenport a+ School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370058000223
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davenport a+ School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Lenoir · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Davenport a+ School has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport a+ School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Lenoir, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Davenport a+ School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370058000223 · Lenoir, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 13.4:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
Davenport a+ School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.8 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Davenport a+ School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- Hibriten High
Hibriten High
818 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- This school 429
Davenport a+ School
429 students
What this shows Davenport a+ School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davenport a+ School compares
Davenport a+ School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,066
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Davenport a+ School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davenport a+ School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hibriten High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davenport a+ School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Lenoir
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gamewell Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lower Creek Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Whitnel Elementary
Standard public school
330 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Valmead Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
234 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Kings Creek Elementary
Standard public school
153 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davenport a+ School
How many students attend Davenport a+ School?
Davenport a+ School has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lenoir, NC. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davenport a+ School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davenport a+ School is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davenport a+ School?
78.7% of students at Davenport a+ School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davenport a+ School?
The largest demographic group at Davenport a+ School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Lenoir, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davenport a+ School?
Davenport a+ School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davenport a+ School rank among schools in Lenoir?
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport a+ School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Lenoir, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lenoir on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Besides Davenport a+ School, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), and Hudson Elementary (665 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.