Davis School

Summary:

Davis School is an elementary school located in York, PA, serving grades PK-8 with 516 students. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 1357-1487 out of around 1500 schools.

Davis School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation. The school's students significantly underperform the state and York City School District averages across all PSSA subject areas and grade levels, with particularly low proficiency in Math and Science. The school serves a high-needs student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a high percentage of minority students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. While the school spends a relatively high amount per student, it still struggles to achieve academic success, suggesting that funding alone is not the sole factor in improving student outcomes.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the York Suburban School District, such as Yorkshire Elementary and East York Elementary, significantly outperform Davis School and the other York City schools on academic measures, despite serving student populations with lower percentages of free/reduced-price lunch recipients. This suggests that the challenges faced by Davis School and the broader York City School District may be more systemic in nature, requiring a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to address the underlying issues.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 300 S Ogontz St
       York, PA  17403-2635


(717) 849-1246

District: York City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1449th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,418 Help


Students who attend Davis School usually attend:

High:    William Penn Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.1%
African American:
40.1%
White:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Davis School ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the York City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Davis School ranks worse than 92.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.99. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.1%), African American (40.1%), White (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davis School is 13.2, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the York City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davis School is $18,418, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the York City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Davis School:

SchoolDigger ranks Davis School 1449th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Davis School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Davis School 828th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Davis School in the ranking list.)

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York City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks York City School District 572nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Davis School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 4.78 1397th 1474 5.2%
2016 4.49 1474th 1554 5.1%
2017 3.06 1500th 1547 3.0%
2018 3.13 1487th 1530 2.8%
2019 4.05 1479th 1544 4.2%
2021 5.30 1357th 1433 5.3%
2022 8.82 1377th 1534 10.2%
2023 7.87 1400th 1534 8.7%
2024 5.66 1449th 1526 5.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.34 139th 196 29.1%
2024 21.98 179th 200 10.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.44 1252nd 1414 11.5%
2024 8.46 1353rd 1432 5.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.41 1475th 1488 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.63 1076th 1084 0.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.98 1347th 1495 9.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.88 341st 437 22.0%
2024 25.07 359th 437 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.82 338th 432 21.8%
2024 15.09 414th 454 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Davis School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 6.49 772nd 835 7.5%
2016 3.95 852nd 870 2.1%
2017 6.83 804th 877 8.3%
2018 4.37 840th 861 2.4%
2019 4.83 856th 891 3.9%
2021 5.39 785th 797 1.5%
2022 7.50 837th 883 5.2%
2023 7.70 835th 893 6.5%
2024 7.99 828th 891 7.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.94 134th 143 6.3%
2024 27.43 123rd 150 18.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.81 811th 874 7.2%
2024 10.96 805th 877 8.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.82 838th 860 2.6%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.18 655th 660 0.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.01 741st 870 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.06 321st 421 23.8%
2024 29.62 285th 408 30.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Davis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.24 314th 362 13.3%
2024 16.60 323rd 362 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Davis School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Davis School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 135 186 14 266 0 0 27 0 628
2014 127 220 11 261 0 0 39 0 658
2015 113 188 7 233 0 0 34 0 575
2016 85 215 7 253 1 0 45 0 606
2017 75 168 6 200 1 0 44 0 494
2018 65 174 4 209 1 0 49 0 502
2019 62 150 4 244 1 1 52 0 514
2020 51 167 6 267 1 1 45 0 538
2021 39 148 4 243 1 1 36 0 472
2022 46 172 4 251 0 1 32 0 506
2023 47 178 2 262 0 1 26 0 516
2024 24 210 2 268 0 0 20 0 524

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 628 30.9 20.2 81.1
2014 658 33.0 19.9 79.5
2015 575 33.0 17.4 99.5
2016 606 36.0 16.8 100
2017 494 34.6 14.2 n/a
2018 502 33.3 15.0 74.5
2019 514 37.0 13.8 89.3
2020 538 37.7 14.2 n/a
2021 472 33.7 13.9 79.4
2022 506 34.7 14.5 99.4
2023 516 36.7 14.0 100
2024 524 39.5 13.2 100

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 628 30.9 20.2 81.1
2014 658 33.0 19.9 79.5
2015 575 33.0 17.4 99.5
2016 606 36.0 16.8 100
2017 494 34.6 14.2 n/a
2018 502 33.3 15.0 74.5
2019 514 37.0 13.8 89.3
2020 538 37.7 14.2 n/a
2021 472 33.7 13.9 79.4
2022 506 34.7 14.5 99.4
2023 516 36.7 14.0 100
2024 524 39.5 13.2 100

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,040 (6.0%) $16,292 (94.0%) $17,332
2020 $1,387 (6.0%) $21,725 (94.0%) $23,112
2021 $3,866 (16.0%) $20,297 (84.0%) $24,163
2022 $2,779 (15.1%) $15,638 (84.9%) $18,418

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Davis School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1479th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1400th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.5%
Ranks 856th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 835th of 893 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Davis School)26.410.6
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davis School)24.317.8
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Davis School)5.54.1
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Davis School)24.150
 25.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davis School)14.516.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Davis School)66.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Davis School)1412.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Davis School)6.510.8
 4.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Davis School)22.228.9
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Davis School)2.22.6
 0.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Davis School)17.413.5
 3.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Davis School)00
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Davis School)16.312.5
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Davis School)6.78.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Davis School)6.95.7
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Davis School)20.629.8
 9.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Davis School)1616.1
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514516
 0.4%
African American150178
 18.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic244262
 7.4%
Pacific Islander11
White6247
 24.2%
Two or More Races5226
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.3%100%
 10.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended Davis School.

Students at Davis School are 51% Hispanic, 40% African American, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Davis School usually go on to attend:

High : William Penn Senior High School

Davis School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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