Davidson Elementary School

As a mid-tier elementary school in Water Valley, Mississippi, Davidson Elementary School hosts 599 students from grades pre-K through 6, overseen by Water Valley School District. By comparison, Mississippi's public schools average about 446 students each, so Davidson Elementary School sits 34% bigger than that benchmark.

Water Valley School District comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 997 students; Davidson Elementary School is among them.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Davidson Elementary School reports 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.2:1. The state averages about 15.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 76% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Yalobusha County indicate median household earnings sit near $49,151, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. Across Yalobusha County's 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,364 students), Davidson Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Water Valley High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.1 miles from this campus.

Davidson Elementary School operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 5%: 629 students in 2018 compared to 599 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.