- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, MI
Davis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Davis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261167004625
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 356
- students enrolled
Davis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Decatur Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261167004625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Davis Elementary School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 261167004625 · Decatur, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.2:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur Jr Sr High School (399 students)
Davis Elementary School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Davis Elementary School compares
Davis Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$13,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Davis Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Decatur Public Schools reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Jr Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Davis Elementary School
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decatur, MI. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Davis Elementary School?
60.5% of students at Davis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Davis Elementary School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Decatur, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School 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).
What other schools are in Decatur Public Schools?
Besides Davis Elementary School, Decatur Public Schools also operates Decatur Jr Sr High School (399 students). See the Decatur Public Schools district page for the complete list.