Enrollment
299
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davis Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davis Elementary School
Davis Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 299 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Davis Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Oregon schools and 35% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 98.1% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 299 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (16%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 150 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sato Elementary School (863 students): Davis Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 22.1:1).
Reynolds Sd 7 also operates Reynolds High School (2,385 students) and Reynolds Middle School (723 students) alongside Davis Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Davis Elementary School compares
Davis Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reynolds Sd 7, which includes Davis Elementary School.
$14,868
Per student
-18%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Davis Elementary School a good school?
Davis Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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