Davidson Elementary School

Q: Is Davidson Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
256^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,054

Students who attend Davidson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Water Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 605

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.8%

African American:

44.3%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Davidson Elementary School ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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: White (47.8%), African American (44.3%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davidson Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Davidson Elementary School employs 41.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davidson Elementary School is $9,054.

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 67^th 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
2008	67.91	120^th	394	69.5%
2009	64.99	131^st	392	66.6%
2010	60.88	154^th	403	61.8%
2011	51.43	205^th	418	51.0%
2012	41.22	251^st	414	39.4%
2013	34.02	291^st	408	28.7%
2014	34.66	281^st	394	28.7%
2015	40.59	226^th	402	43.8%
2016	50.37	191^st	394	51.5%
2017	48.90	199^th	406	51.0%
2018	43.81	227^th	404	43.8%
2019	43.66	232^nd	397	41.6%
2021	53.95	177^th	381	53.5%
2022	46.33	209^th	382	45.3%
2023	42.04	219^th	377	41.9%
2024	37.18	256^th	390	34.4%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 7, 2017

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	Total
1990	485	386	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	874
1991	462	374	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	836
1992	435	396	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	831
1993	415	381	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	798
1994	413	371	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	784
1995	376	375	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	752
1996	376	375	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	752
1997	390	370	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	760
1998	398	379	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	778
1999	380	387	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	767
2000	411	373	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	785
2001	396	353	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	752
2002	409	369	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	779
2003	409	369	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	779
2004	408	353	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	763
2005	409	338	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	748
2006	406	336	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	742
2007	409	328	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	741
2008	401	342	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	751
2009	404	336	2	5	0	0	0	747
2010	387	335	3	7	0	0	12	744
2011	391	294	3	8	0	0	15	711
2012	373	299	5	4	2	0	19	702
2013	380	293	3	3	2	2	19	702
2014	369	274	2	3	1	1	26	676
2015	375	279	2	3	2	1	20	682
2016	356	292	4	5	1	0	21	679
2017	335	294	1	4	1	0	21	656
2018	319	279	0	8	1	0	22	629
2019	309	289	4	6	0	0	27	635
2020	275	278	3	4	0	0	24	584
2021	265	252	2	3	0	0	27	549
2022	286	274	8	4	0	0	33	605
2023	289	268	8	4	0	0	36	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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,093
2018	$7,214
2019	$7,988
2020	$9,210
2021	$8,691
2022	$9,054

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 232^nd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 219^th 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)	47.3	44.6	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Water Valley School District)	47.3	44.6	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davidson Elementary School)	34.7	54.8	20.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Water Valley School District)	34.7	54.8	20.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Elementary School)	49.4	35.6	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Water Valley School District)	49.4	35.6	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davidson Elementary School)	33.7	50.7	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Water Valley School District)	33.7	50.7	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Elementary School)	41.1	46.9	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Water Valley School District)	41.1	46.9	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Davidson Elementary School)	20.1	23.4	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Water Valley School District)	20.1	23.4	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Davidson Elementary School)	53.8	60.5	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Water Valley School District)	53.8	60.5	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson Elementary School)	35.9	35.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Water Valley School District)	35.9	35.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Davidson Elementary School)	35.9	46.5	10.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Water Valley School District)	35.9	46.5	10.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	635	605	4.7%
African American	289	268	7.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	309	289	6.5%
Two or More Races	27	36	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.3%	99.5%	22.2%

Schools Near Davidson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAAP Mathematics (2024)						MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Davidson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	207 Goode Street	Water Valley	38965	Yalobusha County	Water Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 473-1110	605	42	14.5	99.5%	289 (47.8%)	268 (44.3%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)	37.2	256^th of 390 public elementary schools	34.4%		42	219^th of 377 public elementary schools	41.9%	37	41.3	53.3	36.5	43.0			47.3	55.0	31.1	43.0			52.7		$9,054
Coffeeville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	104 Davis Street	Coffeeville	38922	Yalobusha County	Coffeeville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 675-2721	259	19	13.4	100.0%	59 (22.8%)	192 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	55.3	176^th of 390 public elementary schools	54.9%		37.1	250^th of 377 public elementary schools	33.7%	74	64.7	42.9	50.0	46.7	21.7	41.7	52.9	50.0	65.0	46.7	52.1	41.7	70.0	62.5	$13,517
Lafayette Upper Elementary School	Public	3-6	120 Commodore Drive	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 236-3761	823	59	13.8	99.6%	606 (73.6%)	156 (19.0%)	14 (1.7%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.9%)	75.7	82^nd of 390 public elementary schools	79.0%		72.1	93^rd of 377 public elementary schools	75.3%	11	63.4	70.7	53.2	37.2			78.0	77.9	71.7	58.3			83.7		$10,233
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	71 F.D. "Buddy" East Parkway	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 234-5627	734	62	11.7	99.6%	552 (75.2%)	132 (18.0%)	21 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)								(n/a)															$9,367
Central Elementary	Public	4-5	409 Washington Avenue	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 234-3497	694	48	14.4	99.6%	341 (49.1%)	237 (34.1%)	43 (6.2%)	38 (5.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.8%)	82.1	53^rd of 390 public elementary schools	86.4%		79	61^st of 377 public elementary schools	83.8%	8		67.9	61.4					76.5	68.0				82.3		$10,819
Bramlett Elementary School	Public	K-1	225 Bramlett Boulevard	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 234-2685	742	62	11.8	99.6%	368 (49.6%)	261 (35.2%)	50 (6.7%)	23 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.3%)								(n/a)															$11,579
Della Davidson Elementary	Public	2-3	209 Commonwealth Blvd.	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 236-4870	739	51	14.4	99.6%	343 (46.4%)	237 (32.1%)	73 (9.9%)	38 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.4%)								(n/a)	65.8						79.3								$11,653
Pope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1110 Main Street	Pope	38658	Panola County	South Panola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 563-3732	531	41	13.0	99.4%	433 (81.5%)	93 (17.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	66.6	131^st of 390 public elementary schools	66.4%		63.9	128^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.0%	3	68.6	78.2	59.6	46.9	40.3	45.0	64.7	46.9	51.0	55.1	47.4	47.5	65.9	70.0	$10,863
Bruce Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	136 South Mcsweyn	Bruce	38915	Calhoun County	Calhoun County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 983-3373	316	32	9.8	99.1%	198 (62.7%)	93 (29.4%)	16 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	58.1	164^th of 390 public elementary schools	57.9%		55.2	162^nd of 377 public elementary schools	57.0%	2	62.5	57.6					32.8	72.9							$10,362

Frequently Asked Questions about Davidson Elementary School

Is Davidson Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Davidson Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Davidson Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Davidson Elementary School attend?

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

High : Water Valley High School

What district is Davidson Elementary School in?

Water Valley School District

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