- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxford, MS
Della Davidson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Della Davidson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280345001312
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Della Davidson Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Della Davidson Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Della Davidson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Oxford School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280345001312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Della Davidson Elementary grew from 739 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 280345001312 · Oxford, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 13.8:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford High School (1,335 students)
Della Davidson Elementary grew from 739 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Della Davidson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oxford High Sc
Oxford High School
1,335 students
- Bramlett Eleme
Bramlett Elementary School
715 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
709 students
- This school
Della Davidson Elementary
704 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
667 students
- Oxford Interme 356
Oxford Intermediate School
356 students
What this shows Della Davidson Elementary reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Della Davidson Elementary compares
Della Davidson Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 42% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,453
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 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Della Davidson Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oxford School District reports $12,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Della Davidson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bramlett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Della Davidson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Oxford
1 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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Della Davidson Elementary
How many students attend Della Davidson Elementary?
Della Davidson Elementary has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxford, MS. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Della Davidson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Della Davidson Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Della Davidson Elementary?
46.8% of students at Della Davidson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Della Davidson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Della Davidson Elementary is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Della Davidson Elementary?
Della Davidson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Della Davidson Elementary rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Della Davidson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Oxford School District?
Besides Della Davidson Elementary, Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (1,335 students), Bramlett Elementary School (715 students), and Central Elementary (709 students). See the Oxford School District district page for the complete list.