- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orchard Park, NY
South Davis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Davis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362190003112
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Davis Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Orchard Park · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Davis Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Davis Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Orchard Park, NY.
School address
District: Orchard Park Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362190003112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
South Davis Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 362190003112 · Orchard Park, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 10.5:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Orchard Park High School (1,367 students)
South Davis Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Davis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orchard Park H
Orchard Park High School
1,367 students
- Orchard Park M
Orchard Park Middle School
1,086 students
- Ellicott Road
Ellicott Road Elementary School
718 students
- Windom Element
Windom Elementary School
625 students
- Eggert Road El
Eggert Road Elementary School
596 students
- This school 377
South Davis Elementary School
377 students
What this shows South Davis Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Davis Elementary School compares
South Davis Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, South Davis Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Orchard Park Central School District reports $21,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Davis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellicott Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windom Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eggert Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Davis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Davis Elementary School
How many students attend South Davis Elementary School?
South Davis Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orchard Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Davis Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 South Davis Elementary School?
13.2% of students at South Davis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Davis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Davis Elementary School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Orchard Park, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Davis Elementary School?
South Davis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 South Davis Elementary School rank among schools in Orchard Park?
By Resource Investment Index, South Davis Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Orchard Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orchard Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Orchard Park Central School District?
Besides South Davis Elementary School, Orchard Park Central School District also operates Orchard Park High School (1,367 students), Orchard Park Middle School (1,086 students), and Ellicott Road Elementary School (718 students). See the Orchard Park Central School District district page for the complete list.