- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenwood, MS
Davis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Davis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280019801514
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Greenwood, MS.
School address
District: Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019801514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Davis Elementary School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 280019801514 · Greenwood, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High School (633 students)
Davis Elementary School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Davis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
633 students
- This school
Davis Elementary School
377 students
- Amanda Elzy Hi
Amanda Elzy High School
367 students
- Leflore County
Leflore County Elementary School
306 students
- Threadgill Ele
Threadgill Elementary School
295 students
- Leflore County
Leflore County High School
293 students
What this shows Davis Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis Elementary School compares
Davis Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$13,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.5%
Two or More 25.7%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Davis Elementary School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District reports $13,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda Elzy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leflore County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Threadgill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leflore County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenwood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davis Elementary School
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenwood, MS. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School is 13:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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?
100.0% of students at Davis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Davis Elementary School is African American at 73.5% of enrollment, in Greenwood, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Greenwood, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District?
Besides Davis Elementary School, Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District also operates Greenwood High School (633 students), Amanda Elzy High School (367 students), and Leflore County Elementary School (306 students). See the Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch District district page for the complete list.