Davis Elementary School

Summary:

Davis Elementary School is a public charter elementary school serving 509 students in grades PK-5 in Montgomery, Alabama, which is part of the Montgomery County school district, ranked 110 out of 137 districts in the state with a 1-star rating.

Davis Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (85.66%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 27.23% to 93.75% African American. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Alabama, with performance on state assessments significantly below the county and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Over 95% of Davis Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite higher per-student spending of $9,516, the school's performance has remained consistently low, with no significant improvement observed over the past 10 years.

When comparing Davis Elementary to nearby schools in the Montgomery County district, the academic performance gap is stark. For example, in 3rd grade math, only 6.9% of Davis Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 84.52% at Bear Exploration Center and 89.13% at Forest Avenue Elementary. Davis Elementary's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective subgroups statewide. Addressing these persistent academic challenges will require targeted interventions and additional resources to support the students and community.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 3605 Rosa Parks Dr
       Montgomery, AL  36105-2099


(334) 269-3662

District: Montgomery County

SchoolDigger Rank:
681st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,516 Help


Students who attend Davis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bellingrath Middle School
High:    Lanier Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  512

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.0%
Hispanic:
13.9%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Davis Elementary School ranks worse than 99.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 28th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82%), Hispanic (13.9%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davis Elementary School is $9,516, which is the 11th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Montgomery County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Davis Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Davis Elementary School 681st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Davis Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Montgomery County:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County 110th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Davis Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Davis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.83 584th 623 6.3%
2005 8.69 677th 688 1.6%
2006 11.76 667th 689 3.2%
2007 27.57 579th 698 17.0%
2008 35.26 525th 698 24.8%
2009 39.85 487th 696 30.0%
2010 44.64 474th 704 32.7%
2011 16.69 661st 709 6.8%
2012 20.02 635th 696 8.8%
2013 9.38 681st 696 2.2%
2014 15.81 621st 695 10.6%
2015 7.48 674th 691 2.5%
2016 8.23 662nd 691 4.2%
2017 5.94 680th 688 1.2%
2018 3.10 679th 680 0.1%
2019 4.74 673rd 681 1.2%
2021 8.06 684th 692 1.2%
2022 8.12 671st 687 2.3%
2023 5.30 677th 680 0.4%
2024 4.49 681st 684 0.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Davis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.16 120th 123 2.4%
2024 20.60 123rd 131 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Davis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.22 651st 651 0.0%
2019 6.99 644th 649 0.8%
2021 9.50 646th 653 1.1%
2022 9.80 638th 651 2.0%
2023 8.04 616th 623 1.1%
2024 5.05 667th 670 0.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Davis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 5.44 635th 639 0.6%
2018 5.47 632nd 640 1.3%
2019 3.85 645th 646 0.2%
2021 9.72 640th 656 2.4%
2022 9.98 623rd 656 5.0%
2023 5.99 641st 645 0.6%
2024 6.36 639th 650 1.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Davis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 7.78 618th 639 3.3%
2018 3.26 650th 650 0.0%
2019 7.37 632nd 650 2.8%
2021 8.17 666th 669 0.4%
2022 7.73 662nd 669 1.0%
2023 5.70 642nd 649 1.1%
2024 3.81 653rd 655 0.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Davis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.03 419th 423 0.9%
2019 12.57 419th 426 1.6%
2021 14.34 421st 426 1.2%
2022 17.26 409th 426 4.0%
2023 11.42 423rd 427 0.9%
2024 10.24 417th 420 0.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Davis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.07 180th 184 2.2%
2024 12.78 192nd 196 2.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Davis Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.34 32nd 59 45.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Davis Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 788 788
1989 0 799 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1990 0 797 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1991 0 818 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1992 0 737 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1993 0 738 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1994 1 687 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1995 2 765 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1996 2 765 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1997 0 763 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1998 0 744 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1999 0 725 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2000 0 666 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2001 0 696 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2002 1 570 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 1 570 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 1 557 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2005 2 507 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2006 1 452 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 0 471 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2008 0 457 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 0 463 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2010 0 515 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 1 408 0 0 0 0 2 0 411
2012 2 568 0 0 0 0 1 0 571
2013 1 528 0 0 0 0 1 0 530
2014 3 535 0 2 0 0 1 0 541
2015 3 494 1 5 0 0 4 0 507
2016 3 476 2 5 0 0 2 0 488
2017 1 440 0 4 0 0 0 0 445
2018 1 413 2 8 2 0 1 0 427
2019 4 447 0 11 2 1 0 0 465
2020 5 438 2 13 2 7 0 0 467
2021 8 427 1 21 5 8 1 0 471
2022 7 409 0 44 5 4 1 0 470
2023 6 436 0 60 5 1 1 0 509
2024 10 420 0 71 5 0 6 0 512

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Davis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 788 40.0 19.7 0
1989 799 41.0 19.4 n/a
1990 797 41.0 19.4 0
1991 818 45.0 18.1 n/a
1992 737 45.0 16.3 n/a
1993 738 45.0 16.4 n/a
1994 688 45.9 15.0 n/a
1995 767 43.9 17.5 n/a
1996 767 43.9 17.5 n/a
1997 763 43.9 17.4 74.6
1998 745 42.9 17.4 87.9
1999 726 43.0 16.9 92.7
2000 666 44.0 15.1 92.9
2001 696 45.0 15.5 94.4
2002 571 39.0 14.6 97.2
2003 571 39.0 14.6 97.2
2004 558 35.8 15.6 96.8
2005 509 35.0 14.5 96.5
2006 453 32.0 14.2 94.5
2007 471 31.8 14.8 78.6
2008 457 33.7 13.6 96.9
2009 463 31.0 14.8 94.8
2010 515 n/a n/a 92.2
2011 411 28.0 14.6 91.5
2012 571 33.0 17.3 93.9
2013 530 37.0 14.3 93.2
2014 541 28.0 19.3 90.4
2015 507 30.0 16.9 76.7
2016 488 26.0 18.7 72.5
2017 445 25.0 17.8 75.3
2018 427 21.0 20.3 89.5
2019 465 30.0 15.5 96.1
2020 467 24.0 19.4 95.3
2021 471 19.0 24.7 96
2022 470 n/a n/a 96.4
2023 509 n/a n/a 96.7
2024 512 n/a n/a 96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Davis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 788 40.0 19.7 0
1989 799 41.0 19.4 n/a
1990 797 41.0 19.4 0
1991 818 45.0 18.1 n/a
1992 737 45.0 16.3 n/a
1993 738 45.0 16.4 n/a
1994 688 45.9 15.0 n/a
1995 767 43.9 17.5 n/a
1996 767 43.9 17.5 n/a
1997 763 43.9 17.4 74.6
1998 745 42.9 17.4 87.9
1999 726 43.0 16.9 92.7
2000 666 44.0 15.1 92.9
2001 696 45.0 15.5 94.4
2002 571 39.0 14.6 97.2
2003 571 39.0 14.6 97.2
2004 558 35.8 15.6 96.8
2005 509 35.0 14.5 96.5
2006 453 32.0 14.2 94.5
2007 471 31.8 14.8 78.6
2008 457 33.7 13.6 96.9
2009 463 31.0 14.8 94.8
2010 515 n/a n/a 92.2
2011 411 28.0 14.6 91.5
2012 571 33.0 17.3 93.9
2013 530 37.0 14.3 93.2
2014 541 28.0 19.3 90.4
2015 507 30.0 16.9 76.7
2016 488 26.0 18.7 72.5
2017 445 25.0 17.8 75.3
2018 427 21.0 20.3 89.5
2019 465 30.0 15.5 96.1
2020 467 24.0 19.4 95.3
2021 471 19.0 24.7 96
2022 470 n/a n/a 96.4
2023 509 n/a n/a 96.7
2024 512 n/a n/a 96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Davis Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,934 (20.3%) $7,531 (79.1%) $9,516

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Davis Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 673rd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 677th of 680 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davis Elementary School)19.811.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County)4422.2
 21.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davis Elementary School)14.11.2
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County)3115.1
 15.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Davis Elementary School)12.41.2
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County)28.314.7
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465509
 9.5%
African American447436
 2.5%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian00
Hispanic1160
 445.5%
Pacific Islander11
White46
 50%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.1%96.7%
 0.5%


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Students at Davis Elementary School are 82% African American, 14% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Alabama elementary schools.

Students who attend Davis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bellingrath Middle School
High : Lanier Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 512 students attended Davis Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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