- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, TX
Kenneth Davis El
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth Davis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482892009050
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenneth Davis El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenneth Davis El has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth Davis El ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892009050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Kenneth Davis El held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482892009050 · Arlington, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 9.6:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Kenneth Davis El held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kenneth Davis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 335
Kenneth Davis El
335 students
What this shows Kenneth Davis El reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenneth Davis El compares
Kenneth Davis El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$10,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
White 15.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Kenneth Davis El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenneth Davis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth Davis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Davis El
How many students attend Kenneth Davis El?
Kenneth Davis El has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Davis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth Davis El is 9.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Kenneth Davis El?
63.8% of students at Kenneth Davis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth Davis El?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth Davis El is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth Davis El?
Kenneth Davis El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Kenneth Davis El rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth Davis El ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Kenneth Davis El, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.