Enrollment
377
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Davis Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Davis Elementary School
South Davis Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Orchard Park, New York, enrolling 377 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New York average.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 422 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Orchard Park Central School District spends $20,739 per pupil, 21% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Orchard Park Central School District also operates Orchard Park High School (1,367 students) and Orchard Park Middle School (1,086 students) alongside South Davis Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Davis Elementary School compares
South Davis Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orchard Park Central School District, which includes South Davis Elementary School.
$20,739
Per student
-21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 28.1%
Federal 6.9%
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.
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
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Davis Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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