Davidson Elementary School

Summary:

Davidson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Water Valley, Mississippi, part of the Water Valley School District, which is ranked 67 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a diverse student population, with 47.77% White, 44.3% African American, and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups.

Davidson Elementary's test scores are generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 36.5% to 53.3% in English Language Arts and 31.1% to 55% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 39.7% to 57.7% and 51.8% to 55%, respectively. The school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.45% to 99.5% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average. However, Davidson Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 16.7 over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pope Elementary School and Central Elementary, both part of higher-performing districts, Davidson Elementary generally underperforms on test scores, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 177 out of 381 Mississippi elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 256 out of 390 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. While the low student-teacher ratio may be an asset, it does not seem to be offsetting the other factors that are impacting student performance, and addressing the needs of the school's economically disadvantaged population and improving academic outcomes should be key priorities for the Water Valley School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 207 Goode Street
       Water Valley, MS  38965


(662) 473-1110

District: Water Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
256th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,214 Help


Students who attend Davidson Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Water Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  605

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.8%
African American:
44.3%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Davidson Elementary School ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.8%), African American (44.3%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davidson Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davidson Elementary School is $7,214.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Water Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Water Valley School District 67th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Davidson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 67.91 120th 394 69.5%
2009 64.99 131st 392 66.6%
2010 60.88 154th 403 61.8%
2011 51.43 205th 418 51.0%
2012 41.22 251st 414 39.4%
2013 34.02 291st 408 28.7%
2014 34.66 281st 394 28.7%
2015 40.59 226th 402 43.8%
2016 50.37 191st 394 51.5%
2017 48.90 199th 406 51.0%
2018 43.81 227th 404 43.8%
2019 43.66 232nd 397 41.6%
2021 53.95 177th 381 53.5%
2022 46.33 209th 382 45.3%
2023 42.04 219th 377 41.9%
2024 37.18 256th 390 34.4%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

Davidson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 7, 2017

Open Quote This school is not the worst but it's not best either my child went to school here and did not pass due to lack of teaching that he received the teacher was so wanting my child to learn to read on his own but gave very little help to insure that he mastered the reading she acted like she wanted what was best for him but she didn't his grades went down very bad so i moved him out her room and his grades shot up but it was to late being that he never had a good grade in reading long story short pick your teacher wisely Close Quote



Enrollment information for Davidson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 485 386 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1991 462 374 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 836
1992 435 396 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1993 415 381 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1994 413 371 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1995 376 375 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1996 376 375 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1997 390 370 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1998 398 379 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1999 380 387 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2000 411 373 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 785
2001 396 353 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2002 409 369 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2003 409 369 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2004 408 353 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2005 409 338 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2006 406 336 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 409 328 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2008 401 342 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2009 404 336 2 5 0 0 0 0 747
2010 387 335 3 7 0 0 12 0 744
2011 391 294 3 8 0 0 15 0 711
2012 373 299 5 4 2 0 19 0 702
2013 380 293 3 3 2 2 19 0 702
2014 369 274 2 3 1 1 26 0 676
2015 375 279 2 3 2 1 20 0 682
2016 356 292 4 5 1 0 21 0 679
2017 335 294 1 4 1 0 21 0 656
2018 319 279 0 8 1 0 22 0 629
2019 309 289 4 6 0 0 27 0 635
2020 275 278 3 4 0 0 24 0 584
2021 265 252 2 3 0 0 27 0 549
2022 286 274 8 4 0 0 33 0 605
2023 289 268 8 4 0 0 36 0 605

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 Davidson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 874 39.3 22.2 n/a
1991 836 38.3 21.8 n/a
1992 831 39.6 20.9 52.9
1993 798 39.7 20.1 53.4
1994 784 39.6 19.8 54
1995 752 37.4 20.1 53.1
1996 752 37.4 20.1 53.1
1997 760 37.1 20.5 55
1998 778 39.4 19.7 57.5
1999 767 39.3 19.5 70
2000 785 42.2 18.6 65.7
2001 752 41.8 18.0 63.4
2002 779 44.5 17.5 65.5
2003 779 44.5 17.5 65.5
2004 763 47.3 16.1 73.8
2005 748 46.4 16.1 71.4
2006 742 46.2 16.1 72.9
2007 741 50.1 14.8 71
2008 751 51.2 14.7 70.7
2009 747 50.2 14.9 79.1
2010 744 48.9 15.2 76.5
2011 711 47.2 15.0 74
2012 702 45.7 15.3 72.8
2013 702 45.2 15.5 73.8
2014 676 46.4 14.5 73.4
2015 682 45.0 15.1 74.8
2016 679 42.0 16.1 74.2
2017 656 42.0 15.6 72.9
2018 629 36.7 17.1 70.3
2019 635 38.5 16.4 77.3
2020 584 37.2 15.6 75.5
2021 549 36.4 15.0 99.5
2022 605 36.1 16.7 99.5
2023 605 41.6 14.5 99.5

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 Davidson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 874 39.3 22.2 n/a
1991 836 38.3 21.8 n/a
1992 831 39.6 20.9 52.9
1993 798 39.7 20.1 53.4
1994 784 39.6 19.8 54
1995 752 37.4 20.1 53.1
1996 752 37.4 20.1 53.1
1997 760 37.1 20.5 55
1998 778 39.4 19.7 57.5
1999 767 39.3 19.5 70
2000 785 42.2 18.6 65.7
2001 752 41.8 18.0 63.4
2002 779 44.5 17.5 65.5
2003 779 44.5 17.5 65.5
2004 763 47.3 16.1 73.8
2005 748 46.4 16.1 71.4
2006 742 46.2 16.1 72.9
2007 741 50.1 14.8 71
2008 751 51.2 14.7 70.7
2009 747 50.2 14.9 79.1
2010 744 48.9 15.2 76.5
2011 711 47.2 15.0 74
2012 702 45.7 15.3 72.8
2013 702 45.2 15.5 73.8
2014 676 46.4 14.5 73.4
2015 682 45.0 15.1 74.8
2016 679 42.0 16.1 74.2
2017 656 42.0 15.6 72.9
2018 629 36.7 17.1 70.3
2019 635 38.5 16.4 77.3
2020 584 37.2 15.6 75.5
2021 549 36.4 15.0 99.5
2022 605 36.1 16.7 99.5
2023 605 41.6 14.5 99.5

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 Davidson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,176 (16.3%) $6,039 (83.7%) $7,214

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Davidson 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 232nd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 219th of 377 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Elementary School)47.344.6
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Water Valley School District)47.344.6
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davidson Elementary School)34.754.8
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Water Valley School District)34.754.8
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Elementary School)49.435.6
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Water Valley School District)49.435.6
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davidson Elementary School)33.750.7
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Water Valley School District)33.750.7
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Elementary School)41.146.9
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Water Valley School District)41.146.9
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Davidson Elementary School)20.123.4
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Water Valley School District)20.123.4
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Davidson Elementary School)53.860.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Water Valley School District)53.860.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Elementary School)35.935.2
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Water Valley School District)35.935.2
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Davidson Elementary School)35.946.5
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Water Valley School District)35.946.5
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students635605
 4.7%
African American289268
 7.3%
American Indian00
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White309289
 6.5%
Two or More Races2736
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.3%99.5%
 22.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Davidson Elementary School

Students at Davidson Elementary School are 48% White, 44% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 605 students attended Davidson Elementary School.

Davidson Elementary School ranks 256th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

High : Water Valley High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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