Davis Elementary School

Summary:

Davis Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tampa, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 591. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Davis Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (78.51%) compared to surrounding schools, consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (29.7% to 43.2%), and underperformance on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects compared to the district and state. Despite spending more per student ($11,423) than nearby schools, which range from $8,473 to $14,089 per student, Davis Elementary's academic outcomes remain poor. In contrast, Horizon Charter School of Tampa, a nearby public charter school, significantly outperforms Davis Elementary and the Hillsborough district on academic measures, despite serving a similar demographic of students.

The high chronic absenteeism rates and the school's racial makeup, coupled with its underperformance, suggest that Davis Elementary may need to implement targeted strategies to support the unique needs of its diverse student population. Simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school may need to focus on more evidence-based interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10907 Memorial Hwy
Tampa, FL 33615

(813) 854-6010

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2012^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,423

Students who attend Davis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Davidsen Middle School
High:	Alonso High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 591

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.5%

White:

9.3%

African American:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Davis Elementary School ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 137^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.5%), White (9.3%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 50^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Davis Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davis Elementary School is $11,423, which is the 63^rd highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Davis Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Davis Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	47.13	999^th	1786	44.1%
2008	31.77	1313^th	1789	26.6%
2009	24.90	1484^th	1847	19.7%
2010	39.93	1239^th	1919	35.4%
2011	29.96	1501^st	1985	24.4%
2012	31.88	1396^th	1984	29.6%
2013	29.43	1503^rd	2029	25.9%
2014	39.79	1258^th	2064	39.1%
2016	40.70	1247^th	2087	40.2%
2017	31.51	1458^th	2112	31.0%
2018	26.39	1624^th	2118	23.3%
2019	29.86	1599^th	2182	26.7%
2021	27.39	1639^th	2247	27.1%
2022	30.09	1571^st	2219	29.2%
2023	16.96	1985^th	2240	11.4%
2024	15.82	2012^th	2256	10.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 24, 2013

My son's best school have been Helen Davis Elementary. Great teachers, wonderful dismissal procedures. We miss you Davis. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Davis Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	323	83	8	379	4	n/a	n/a	0	797
2006	330	84	22	450	2	n/a	n/a	0	888
2007	283	91	21	456	0	n/a	n/a	60	911
2008	259	88	17	475	0	n/a	n/a	77	916
2009	260	74	19	464	0	n/a	n/a	64	881
2010	214	66	18	450	1	n/a	n/a	53	802
2011	174	57	22	492	2	0	19	0	766
2012	157	64	18	519	1	1	22	0	782
2013	134	65	20	551	1	0	29	0	800
2014	125	64	27	544	1	0	27	0	788
2015	125	75	27	588	1	0	20	0	836
2016	105	70	23	579	0	0	20	0	797
2017	94	57	16	626	1	1	24	0	819
2018	103	49	14	632	0	1	21	0	820
2019	109	52	10	579	0	1	17	0	768
2020	78	32	9	544	0	0	13	0	676
2021	64	35	10	462	0	0	14	0	585
2022	51	44	6	462	0	0	20	0	583
2023	55	34	13	464	0	0	25	0	591

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Davis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	797	59.0	13.5	78.4
2006	888	59.0	15.1	74.5
2007	911	58.0	15.7	79.9
2008	916	80.5	11.4	81.9
2009	881	80.0	11.6	82.1
2010	802	69.0	11.6	83.8
2011	766	64.9	11.8	82.4
2012	782	70.5	11.0	81.1
2013	800	65.0	12.3	80.9
2014	788	70.0	11.2	88.7
2015	836	73.0	11.4	88.6
2016	797	72.0	11.0	86.3
2017	819	67.0	12.2	88.2
2018	820	68.0	12.0	88.9
2019	768	61.5	12.4	89.6
2020	676	58.5	11.5	87.1
2021	585	52.0	11.2	91.1
2022	583	45.5	12.8	82.8
2023	591	41.0	14.4	78.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Davis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	797	59.0	13.5	78.4
2006	888	59.0	15.1	74.5
2007	911	58.0	15.7	79.9
2008	916	80.5	11.4	81.9
2009	881	80.0	11.6	82.1
2010	802	69.0	11.6	83.8
2011	766	64.9	11.8	82.4
2012	782	70.5	11.0	81.1
2013	800	65.0	12.3	80.9
2014	788	70.0	11.2	88.7
2015	836	73.0	11.4	88.6
2016	797	72.0	11.0	86.3
2017	819	67.0	12.2	88.2
2018	820	68.0	12.0	88.9
2019	768	61.5	12.4	89.6
2020	676	58.5	11.5	87.1
2021	585	52.0	11.2	91.1
2022	583	45.5	12.8	82.8
2023	591	41.0	14.4	78.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Davis Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$914 (9.8%)	$8,436 (90.2%)	$9,350
2019	$960 (9.5%)	$9,168 (90.5%)	$10,128
2020	$1,261 (11.0%)	$10,244 (89.0%)	$11,506
2021	$1,734 (15.1%)	$9,776 (84.9%)	$11,510
2022	$1,787 (15.7%)	$9,562 (84.3%)	$11,349
2023	$2,666 (23.3%)	$8,757 (76.7%)	$11,423

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Davis Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1599^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1985^th of 2240 Elementary schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davis Elementary School)	52	38	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davis Elementary School)	45	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davis Elementary School)	51	41	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davis Elementary School)	40	44	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Davis Elementary School)	41	38	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Davis Elementary School)	51	50	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Davis Elementary School)	45	41	4%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	768	591	23%
African American	52	34	34.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	13	30%
Hispanic	579	464	19.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	109	55	49.5%
Two or More Races	17	25	47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.6%	78.5%	11.1%

Schools Near Davis Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10907 Memorial Hwy	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 854-6010	591	41	14.4	78.5%	55 (9.3%)	34 (5.8%)	464 (78.5%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.2%)	15.8	2012^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.8%		17	1985^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.4%	27	31.0	30.0	28.0				46.0	33.0	38.0				38.0						$11,423	$2,666	$8,757
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9659 W Waters Ave	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6085	846	51	16.5	15.7%	159 (18.8%)	35 (4.1%)	603 (71.3%)	23 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.8%)	60.4	851^st of 2256 public elementary schools	62.3%		61.3	808^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%	43	51.0	58.0	68.0	66.0	67.0	69.0	67.0	68.0	56.0	34.0	49.0	77.0	52.0	43.0	68.0	94.0	81.0	73.0	$8,719	$989	$7,730
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Woodbridge Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7460	664	46	14.4	70.5%	62 (9.3%)	46 (6.9%)	514 (77.4%)	13 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.9%)	15.2	2028^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.1%		13.5	2069^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.6%	41	31.0	29.0	38.0				29.0	31.0	41.0				38.0						$10,022	$2,332	$7,691
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11505 Country Hollow Dr	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 855-8178	760	45	16.8	38.7%	326 (42.9%)	58 (7.6%)	271 (35.7%)	51 (6.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.8%)	60.8	846^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.5%		67.9	663^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.4%	183	48.0	58.0	72.0				53.0	62.0	61.0				62.0						$10,341	$1,903	$8,439
Westchase Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9517 W Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4600	882	53	16.6	22.2%	481 (54.5%)	18 (2.0%)	239 (27.1%)	82 (9.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (6.6%)	87.3	242^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.3%		85.2	284^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.3%	42	68.0	70.0	76.0				83.0	81.0	78.0				70.0						$8,473	$1,322	$7,151
Bay Crest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4925 Webb Rd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5382	577	29	19.8	60.3%	76 (13.2%)	55 (9.5%)	412 (71.4%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.5%)	12.1	2107^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		34	1496^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.2%	611	39.0	34.0	28.0				41.0	31.0	23.0				27.0						$9,610	$2,062	$7,548
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9720 Wilsky Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5387	558	35	15.9	72.2%	48 (8.6%)	46 (8.2%)	438 (78.5%)	20 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	27.9	1686^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.3%		36	1437^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.8%	249	43.0	39.0	37.0				45.0	53.0	44.0				39.0						$10,304	$2,389	$7,916
Morgan Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Armand Dr	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5369	480	27	18.1	68.3%	58 (12.1%)	30 (6.3%)	382 (79.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	18.5	1942^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.9%		18.3	1955^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.7%	13	31.0	38.0	26.0				56.0	31.0	41.0				30.0						$8,872	$1,910	$6,962
Town & Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6025 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7500	399	30	13.3	79.7%	23 (5.8%)	39 (9.8%)	329 (82.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	19.8	1906^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.5%		20.9	1875^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.3%	31	38.0	23.0	36.0				42.0	27.0	53.0				38.0						$14,089	$3,615	$10,474
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa	Public, Charter	K-8	7235 W Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 887-3800	307	20	15.3	8.1%	42 (13.7%)	12 (3.9%)	200 (65.1%)	44 (14.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	87	252^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	88.8%		80.8	391^st of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%	139	72.0	66.0	74.0	81.0	96.0	92.0	86.0	66.0	71.0	98.0	91.0		87.0	92.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	$8,919	$1,068	$7,851

Frequently Asked Questions about Davis Elementary School

Is Davis Elementary School a good school?

Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Davis Elementary School?

Students at Davis Elementary School are 79% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Davis Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Davis Elementary School.

What district is Davis Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Davis Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Davis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Davidsen Middle School
High : Alonso High School

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