Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ

Homer Davis Elementary School

Federal NCES profile for Homer Davis Elementary 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 040301000233
0/100100/10039/100
👥 S:T ratio
46
🌟 Gifted program
70
📋 Attendance
0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Homer Davis Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools.

#6 of 54
elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
39
Resource Index · Typical
13.4:1
small classes for Arizona
76.9%
free-lunch eligible

Homer Davis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Homer Davis Elementary School ranks #6 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.

Enrollment

403

Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data

Teachers (FTE)

30.0

Federal CCD staff survey

Students per teacher

13.4:1

vs 17:1 Arizona avg

-21% vs state

Free-lunch eligible

76.9%

vs 48.3% Arizona avg

+59% vs state

Student-teacher ratio in context

How Homer Davis Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians

Smaller classes than state median

Source: NCES Common Core of Data As of 2024-25 federal staff survey Total enrollment ÷ full-time-equivalent classroom teachers

What stands out at Homer Davis Elementary School

Homer Davis Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 403 students.

Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.

Economic need is high: 76.9% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.

With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.

Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.

Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.

Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).

Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).

The surrounding Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) spends $9,504 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.

Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.

Among Tucson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos Elementary School (613 students): Homer Davis Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 17.5:1).

Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students) and Flowing Wells Junior High School (758 students) alongside Homer 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 Homer Davis Elementary School compares

Homer Davis Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.

Metric This school vs Arizona Arizona avg U.S. avg
Students per teacher 13.4:1 ▼ 21% 17:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 76.9% ▲ 59% 48.3% 51.7%
Enrollment 403 top 51% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.

Equity indicators (what these measure)

Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible - 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher - 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Arizona - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.8%
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
$9,504
per pupil, district-wide - below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 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 82.9%
White 14.6%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%

Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 29.1/100

Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Homer Davis Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.

Programs

Gifted & talented Yes

Funding & spending

District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405), which includes Homer Davis Elementary School.

$9,504
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 46.7%
Federal 21.6%

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 Homer Davis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Flowing Wells High School Larger Lower economic need Higher S:T ratio
Flowing Wells Junior High School Larger Lower economic need Higher S:T ratio
Douglas Elementary School Similar size Similar economic need Similar S:T ratio
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School Similar size Lower economic need Similar S:T ratio
Centennial Elementary School Similar size Similar economic need Higher S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Homer Davis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · 5 sibling schools

View district profile

Similar elementary schools in Tucson

5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.

Similar elementary schools statewide

Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.

Next steps

Verify locally before acting on Homer Davis Elementary School's federal record.

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Frequently asked questions about Homer Davis Elementary School

How many students attend Homer Davis Elementary School?

Homer Davis Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Davis Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Homer Davis Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% 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 Homer Davis Elementary School?

76.9% of students at Homer Davis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Davis Elementary School?

The largest demographic group at Homer Davis Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Davis Elementary School?

Homer Davis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).

How does Homer Davis Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tucson?

By Resource Investment Index, Homer Davis Elementary School ranks #6 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.

Is Homer Davis Elementary School a good school?

Homer Davis Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona 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 Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)?

Besides Homer Davis Elementary School, Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) also operates Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students), Flowing Wells Junior High School (758 students), and Douglas Elementary School (503 students). See the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) district page for the complete list.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2021-22) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

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Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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