Enrollment
655
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120033007423
Mike Davis Elementary School — Naples, FL
Federal NCES profile for Mike Davis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mike Davis Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mike Davis Elementary School reports 655 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Florida average and 38% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 655 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Collier spends $15,281 per pupil district-wide, above the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.2% from local sources (property taxes), 11.3% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mike Davis Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 37% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,281
per pupil, district-wide
— above Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 655 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 655 Top 56% in Florida — larger than 44% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.4% +37% vs state
NCES ID 120033007423
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
African American 22.4%
White 8.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 655:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.6%
In-school suspensions 40
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Mike Davis Elementary School.
$15,281
Per student
+20%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
Similar other schools in Naples
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mason Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,509 students 15:1 students per teacher
Laurel Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
1,069 students 16:1 students per teacher
Estates Elementary School
Standard public school
1,041 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Corkscrew Elementary School
Standard public school
908 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Naples Classical Academy
Standard public school
846 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Vineyards Elementary School
Standard public school
800 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mike Davis Elementary School
How many students attend Mike Davis Elementary School?
Mike Davis Elementary School has 655 students enrolled. It is a other school in NAPLES, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mike Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mike Davis Elementary School is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mike Davis Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Mike Davis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mike Davis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mike Davis Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in NAPLES, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mike Davis Elementary School?
Mike Davis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.