Enrollment
371
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mocksville, NC
William R Davie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William R Davie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370117000491
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William R Davie Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Mocksville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William R Davie Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William R Davie Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Mocksville, NC.
School address
District: Davie County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370117000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William R Davie Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at William R Davie Elementary
William R Davie Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mocksville, North Carolina, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 371 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mocksville's public schools, it stands alongside Mocksville Elementary (543 students): William R Davie Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.3:1).
Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students) and Mocksville Elementary (543 students) alongside William R Davie Elementary.
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 William R Davie Elementary compares
William R Davie Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$11,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, William R Davie Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davie County Schools, which includes William R Davie Elementary.
$11,624
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 59.6%
Federal 16.5%
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 William R Davie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mocksville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Davie Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinebrook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William R Davie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Mocksville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mocksville Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Pinebrook Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cornatzer Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Central Davie Academy
Alternative education program
19 students 3.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William R Davie Elementary
How many students attend William R Davie Elementary?
William R Davie Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mocksville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R Davie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William R Davie Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 William R Davie Elementary?
51.5% of students at William R Davie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William R Davie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William R Davie Elementary is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Mocksville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William R Davie Elementary?
William R Davie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William R Davie Elementary rank among schools in Mocksville?
By Resource Investment Index, William R Davie Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Mocksville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mocksville on the city page.
Is William R Davie Elementary a good school?
William R Davie Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina 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 Davie County Schools?
Besides William R Davie Elementary, Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students), Mocksville Elementary (543 students), and Shady Grove Elementary (492 students). See the Davie County Schools district page for the complete list.
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