Davis-townsend Elementary School

975 Heath Church Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Davis-townsend Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Davis-townsend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Davis-townsend Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Davis-townsend Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis-townsend Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than 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 (NC)
#607 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Davis-townsend Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Davis-townsend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Davis-townsend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Davis-townsend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Davis-townsend Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Davis-townsend Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Davis-townsend Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Davis-townsend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina 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 Davis-townsend Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Davis-townsend Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Davis-townsend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Davis-townsend Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davis-townsend Elementary School's ranking?
Davis-townsend Elementary School is ranked #607 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Davis-townsend Elementary School often compared to?
Davis-townsend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Davis-townsend Elementary School?
426 students attend Davis-townsend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Davis-townsend Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis-townsend Elementary School?
Davis-townsend Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Davis-townsend Elementary School offer ?
Davis-townsend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Davis-townsend Elementary School part of?
Davis-townsend Elementary School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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