Davis Elementary School is ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall, with its state ranking declining from #737 in 2010 to #1211 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 16%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 6% to 9%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 510 students with a minority enrollment of 98%, and 95% of students qualified for free lunch in recent years, marking a high level of socioeconomic need.
Davis Elementary serves grades Pre–K through 5 with approximately 512 students and had a historically fluctuating student–teacher ratio around 16 to 25:1 until recent years with incomplete data.
The school participates in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option and operates without virtual instruction options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Davis Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
81%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Montgomery County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Davis Elementary School is ranked #1211 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
533 students attend Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Davis Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davis Elementary School offer ?
Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Davis Elementary School part of?
Davis Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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