Enrollment
747
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, GA
Davidson Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Davidson Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130438001567
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson Magnet School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 29
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidson Magnet School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Magnet School ranks #6 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davidson Magnet School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davidson Magnet School
Davidson Magnet School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Augusta, Georgia, enrolling 747 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Georgia average.
With 747 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (35%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Augusta's public schools, it stands alongside Lake Forest Hills Elementary School (719 students): Davidson Magnet School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.3:1).
Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students) and Cross Creek High School (1,152 students) alongside Davidson Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Davidson Magnet School compares
Davidson Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 68% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 45.4%
White 35.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Davidson Magnet School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Davidson Magnet School.
$14,096
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Davidson Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Belair K-8 School
Standard public school
675 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Richmond Hill K-8
Standard public school
667 students 9:1 students per teacher
Warren Road Elementary School
Standard public school
665 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Wheeless Road Elementary School
Standard public school
649 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Davidson Magnet School
How many students attend Davidson Magnet School?
Davidson Magnet School has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Magnet School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davidson Magnet School?
19.6% of students at Davidson Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Davidson Magnet School is African American at 45.4% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson Magnet School?
Davidson Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davidson Magnet School rank among schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson Magnet School ranks #6 of 29 schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
Is Davidson Magnet School a good school?
Davidson Magnet School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Davidson Magnet School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.
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