- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brevard, NC
Davidson River School
Federal NCES profile for Davidson River School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370453002351
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davidson River School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Brevard · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Davidson River School has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson River School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Brevard, NC.
School address
District: Transylvania County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370453002351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Davidson River School held near 70 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370453002351 · Brevard, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 7.6:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Brevard High (799 students)
Davidson River School held near 70 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Davidson River School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brevard High
Brevard High
799 students
- Brevard Elemen
Brevard Elementary
524 students
- Brevard Middle
Brevard Middle
472 students
- Pisgah Forest
Pisgah Forest Elementary
431 students
- Rosman Element
Rosman Elementary
344 students
- This school 61
Davidson River School
61 students
What this shows Davidson River School reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davidson River School compares
Davidson River 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 52% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 4% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,323
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 61 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Davidson River School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Transylvania County Schools reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davidson River School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brevard Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brevard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pisgah Forest Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davidson River School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Brevard
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Davidson River School
How many students attend Davidson River School?
Davidson River School has 61 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brevard, NC. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson River School is 7.6:1, which is 52% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 52% 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 Davidson River School?
68.5% of students at Davidson River School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson River School?
The largest demographic group at Davidson River School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Brevard, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson River School?
Davidson River School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 River School rank among public schools in Brevard?
By Resource Investment Index, Davidson River School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Brevard, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brevard on the city page.
What other schools are in Transylvania County Schools?
Besides Davidson River School, Transylvania County Schools also operates Brevard High (799 students), Brevard Elementary (524 students), and Brevard Middle (472 students). See the Transylvania County Schools district page for the complete list.