- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, TX
Lester Davis
Federal NCES profile for Lester Davis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674007265
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lester Davis earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 20
- schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lester Davis has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lester Davis ranks #1 of 20 schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Lester Davis grew from 92 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+21.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 481674007265 · Denton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
94 enr · 3.9:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Lester Davis grew from 92 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+21.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lester Davis in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 94
Lester Davis
94 students
What this shows Lester Davis reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lester Davis compares
Lester Davis is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.9:1 | ▼ 73% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,484
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 94 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
White 10.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Lester Davis is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lester Davis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lester Davis's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~94 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lester Davis
How many students attend Lester Davis?
Lester Davis has 94 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester Davis?
The student-teacher ratio at Lester Davis is 3.9:1, which is 73% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 75% 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 Lester Davis?
80.4% of students at Lester Davis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lester Davis?
The largest demographic group at Lester Davis is African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lester Davis?
Lester Davis has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lester Davis rank among schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lester Davis ranks #1 of 20 schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Lester Davis, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.