Lester Davis serves 92 students in grades 2-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lester Davis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lester Davis's student population of 92 students has grown by 148% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lester Davis is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
35%
13%
White
23%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lester Davis often compared to?
Lester Davisis often viewed alongside schools like Aubrey Middle School, Navo Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lester Davis?
92 students attend Lester Davis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lester Davis students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Davis?
Lester Davis has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lester Davis offer ?
Lester Davis offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Lester Davis part of?
Lester Davis is part of Denton Independent School District.
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