- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Water Valley, MS
Davidson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Davidson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280450001095
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 599
- students enrolled
Davidson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Water Valley School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280450001095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Davidson Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.7 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 280450001095 · Water Valley, MS Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 14.6:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Water Valley High School (398 students)
Davidson Elementary School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.7 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
How Davidson Elementary School compares
Davidson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▼ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Water Valley School District reports $10,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davidson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Water Valley
1 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davidson Elementary School
How many students attend Davidson Elementary School?
Davidson Elementary School has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Water Valley, MS. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson Elementary School?
77.5% of students at Davidson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson Elementary School?
Davidson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Water Valley School District?
Besides Davidson Elementary School, Water Valley School District also operates Water Valley High School (398 students). See the Water Valley School District district page for the complete list.