- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davidson, NC
Davidson K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Davidson K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297001208
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson K-8 School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,185
- students enrolled
Davidson K-8 School has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Davidson K-8 School held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.9 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370297001208 · Davidson, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,185 enr · 17.2:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Davidson K-8 School held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.9 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Davidson K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 1,185
Davidson K-8 School
1,185 students
What this shows Davidson K-8 School reports 1,185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davidson K-8 School compares
Davidson K-8 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 88% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,185
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,198
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 5.7%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Davidson K-8 School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davidson K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davidson K-8 School
How many students attend Davidson K-8 School?
Davidson K-8 School has 1,185 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davidson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,171 (2022-23) → 1,185 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson K-8 School is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson K-8 School?
8.1% of students at Davidson K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Davidson K-8 School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Davidson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson K-8 School?
Davidson K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Davidson K-8 School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.