- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
👥 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.
School address
District: Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) · Arizona
NCES ID 040301000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Homer Davis Elementary School shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 040301000233 · Tucson, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 13.4:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Flowing Wells High School (1,742 students)
Homer Davis Elementary School shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Homer Davis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells High School
1,742 students
- Flowing Wells
Flowing Wells Junior High School
758 students
- Douglas Elemen 503
Douglas Elementary School
503 students
- J Robert Hendr 457
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School
457 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary School
434 students
- This school 403
Homer Davis Elementary School
403 students
What this shows Homer Davis Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer Davis Elementary School compares
Homer Davis Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,617
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) reports $10,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
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 (~403 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.