- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eau Claire, WI
Davey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Davey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550405000438
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davey Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Davey Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davey Elementary ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550405000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Davey Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 550405000438 · Eau Claire, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 12.3:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,567 students)
Davey Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Davey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,567 students
- Memorial High
Memorial High
1,558 students
- Delong Middle
Delong Middle
893 students
- South Middle
South Middle
797 students
- Northstar Midd 529
Northstar Middle
529 students
- This school 332
Davey Elementary
332 students
What this shows Davey Elementary reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davey Elementary compares
Davey Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Davey Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Eau Claire Area School District reports $14,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delong Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northstar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Eau Claire
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robbins Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sherman Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Putnam Heights Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Manz Elementary
Standard public school
342 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davey Elementary
How many students attend Davey Elementary?
Davey Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eau Claire, WI. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Davey Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Davey Elementary?
28.4% of students at Davey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Davey Elementary is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davey Elementary?
Davey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Davey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Davey Elementary ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Eau Claire, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eau Claire on the city page.
What other schools are in Eau Claire Area School District?
Besides Davey Elementary, Eau Claire Area School District also operates North High (1,567 students), Memorial High (1,558 students), and Delong Middle (893 students). See the Eau Claire Area School District district page for the complete list.