- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
South Davis El
Federal NCES profile for South Davis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480870000263
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Davis El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #47 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Davis El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Davis El ranks #47 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
South Davis El grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 480870000263 · Arlington, TX Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 15.2:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
South Davis El grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 686 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Davis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 669
South Davis El
669 students
What this shows South Davis El reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Davis El compares
South Davis El 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$11,746
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 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
African American 17.2%
White 8.1%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, South Davis El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Davis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Davis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Davis El
How many students attend South Davis El?
South Davis El has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Davis El?
The student-teacher ratio at South Davis El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Davis El?
89.5% of students at South Davis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Davis El?
The largest demographic group at South Davis El is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Davis El?
South Davis El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 South Davis El rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, South Davis El ranks #47 of 63 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 schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides South Davis El, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.