- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Davis El
Federal NCES profile for Davis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482442006869
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #26 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis El ranks #26 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Davis El held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 482442006869 · Irving, TX Other · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 16.6:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Davis El held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Davis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 831
Davis El
831 students
What this shows Davis El reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis El compares
Davis El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
African American 17.8%
White 5.2%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Davis El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davis El
How many students attend Davis El?
Davis El has 831 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 802 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis El is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davis El?
84.4% of students at Davis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis El?
The largest demographic group at Davis El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis El?
Davis El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Davis El rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis El ranks #26 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Davis El, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.