- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Davidson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Davidson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292280001267
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #45 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidson Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Elementary ranks #45 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+104 students YoY
Davidson Elementary grew from 517 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+20.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+104 students YoY 292280001267 · Kansas City, MO Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 17.2:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Davidson Elementary grew from 517 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+20.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Davidson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- This school 566
Davidson Elementary
566 students
What this shows Davidson Elementary reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davidson Elementary compares
Davidson Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.4%
African American 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 15.5%
Asian 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.3%
Largest group: White at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Davidson Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davidson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davidson Elementary
How many students attend Davidson Elementary?
Davidson Elementary has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), up 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson Elementary?
48.5% of students at Davidson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Davidson Elementary is White at 33.4% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson Elementary?
Davidson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davidson Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Elementary ranks #45 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Davidson Elementary, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.