Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
100%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greenwood Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
505 students attend Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Davis Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Davis Elementary School offer ?
Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Davis Elementary School part of?
Davis Elementary School is part of Greenwood Public School District.
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