- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Davis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Davis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411052001003
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Oregon schools.
- #13 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Elementary School ranks #13 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Reynolds Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 411052001003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Davis Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 411052001003 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 11.5:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Reynolds High School (2,385 students)
Davis Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Davis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High School
2,385 students
- Reynolds Middl 723
Reynolds Middle School
723 students
- Hauton B Lee M 718
Hauton B Lee Middle School
718 students
- Multnomah Lear 550
Multnomah Learning Academy
550 students
- Walt Morey Mid 519
Walt Morey Middle School
519 students
- This school 299
Davis Elementary School
299 students
What this shows Davis Elementary School reports 299 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 86% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Oregon - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.0%
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
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 16.4%
African American 11.1%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Davis Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reynolds Sd 7 reports $18,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hauton B Lee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Multnomah Learning Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walt Morey Middle School | Larger | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Davis Elementary School
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 27% 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?
98.1% of students at Davis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Davis Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Elementary School ranks #13 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Reynolds Sd 7?
Besides Davis Elementary School, Reynolds Sd 7 also operates Reynolds High School (2,385 students), Reynolds Middle School (723 students), and Hauton B Lee Middle School (718 students). See the Reynolds Sd 7 district page for the complete list.