- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Charles, IL
Davis Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Davis Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173717003852
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 509
- students enrolled
Davis Primary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Primary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717003852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Davis Primary School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 173717003852 · Saint Charles, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: St Charles East High School (1,930 students)
Davis Primary School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Davis Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Charles Eas
St Charles East High School
1,930 students
- St Charles Nor
St Charles North High School
1,903 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
1,364 students
- Wredling Middl
Wredling Middle School
1,289 students
- Wild Rose Elem 535
Wild Rose Elem School
535 students
- This school 509
Davis Primary School
509 students
What this shows Davis Primary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis Primary School compares
Davis Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$21,044
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Davis Primary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for St Charles Cusd 303 reports $21,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davis Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Charles North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Saint Charles
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wild Rose Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Bell-Graham Elementary School
Standard public school
520 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elem School
Standard public school
460 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Richmond Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
385 students 11:1 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davis Primary School
How many students attend Davis Primary School?
Davis Primary School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Charles, IL. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Primary School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Davis Primary School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Primary School?
Davis Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davis Primary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Primary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Davis Primary School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), St Charles North High School (1,903 students), and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.