A.m. Davis Elementary School

415 S Providence Rd
Richmond, VA 23236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.m. Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

A.m. Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

A.m. Davis Elementary School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

A.m. Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A.m. Davis Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1597 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of A.m. Davis Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
27%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of A.m. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
47%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of A.m. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of A.m. Davis Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in A.m. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in A.m. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in A.m. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in A.m. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in A.m. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in A.m. Davis Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of A.m. Davis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in A.m. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in A.m. Davis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A.m. Davis Elementary School's ranking?
A.m. Davis Elementary School is ranked #1597 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend A.m. Davis Elementary School?
739 students attend A.m. Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of A.m. Davis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A.m. Davis Elementary School?
A.m. Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does A.m. Davis Elementary School offer ?
A.m. Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A.m. Davis Elementary School part of?
A.m. Davis Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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