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Enrollment
566
Elementary
DISTRICT 427 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH KANSAS CITY 74·NCES 292280001267
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY
5100 N HIGHLAND, KANSAS CITY, MO 64118 · (816) 321-5080 · Clay County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL566 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
365 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 84 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 93 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 96 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 104 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 83 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 106 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (84) is 21% smaller than its 5th grade class (106).
Student demographics
78%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
38.8%
MO avg 44.9% . -5.6pp since 2021
Math
35.3%
MO avg 43.8% . -1.2pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 39 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 6 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 1 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 16.3% | 22.5% | 38.5% | 22.5% |
| Math | 13.6% | 21.7% | 35.7% | 28.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| 2023-24 | 45.2% | 39.3% |
| 2022-23 | 44.0% | 38.4% |
| 2021-22 | 44.4% | 36.5% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
34.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.7%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 35% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 36% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY's state test result (34.7% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY this school | 566 | 64.5% | 34.7% |
| MEADOW LANE ELEM. LEE'S SUMMIT | 435 | 60.2% | 29.6% |
| SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM. COLUMBIA | 538 | 64.7% | 22.7% |
| WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 435 | 65.1% | 39.1% |
| MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY GLADSTONE | 529 | 55.0% | 51.8% |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 487 | 60.8% | 28.3% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Clay County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.7% | #654 of 1,002 | #37 of 41 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 35.3% | #671 of 1,019 ▼ 105 | #37 of 41 ▼ 6 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 38.8% | #623 of 1,018 ▼ 167 | #35 of 41 ▼ 7 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -3.4pp | #257 of 943 | #8 of 40 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 566 | #92 of 1,294 | #8 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #644 of 950 | #19 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 77.9% | #1 of 953 | #1 of 41 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.5% | #381 of 1,165 | #6 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +24.4% | #41 of 251 | #2 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
566
+196 (+53%) vs 2020
+46% since 1990-91, when it was 387
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 14.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 566 | 41.2 | 13.7:1 | 64% (365) |
| 2023-24 | 621 | 42.6 | 14.6:1 | 67% (418) |
| 2022-23 | 517 | 33.2 | 15.6:1 | 58% (299) |
| 2020-21 | 370 | 26 | 14.2:1 | 58% (216) |
| 2017-18 | 455 | 26.2 | 17.4:1 | 66% (302) |
| 2015-16 | 426 | 23 | 18.5:1 | 61% (261) |
| 2010-11 | 374 | 24 | 15.6:1 | 53% (197) |
| 2000-01 | 285 | 20 | 14.3:1 | 12% (33) |
| 1990-91 | 387 | 22 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 24% (455 to 566); teachers up 57% (26.2 to 41.2).
About DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY
Located in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY is a high-enrollment elementary school. The school teaches pre-K through 5 and enrolls 566 students. It has 80% more students than the average for elementary schools in Missouri (about 315).
The NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 system has 33 schools and 21,252 students.
The biggest share of students at DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY, 33%, is White. The next largest groups are 21% Black, 19% Hispanic, 16% multiracial, and 6% Asian. In Clay County overall, about 79% of residents are White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY scores 78%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. The school has 41.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Missouri is 12.4:1. In all, 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Clay County averages 35%, lower than here.
In Missouri, DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY is in the middle band of BeatsExpectations: 34.7% actual against a predicted 35.7%.
In Clay County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $88,468, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. The county has 80 public schools and about 41,553 students.
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY is about 0.5 miles from NORTHGATE MIDDLE, its nearest public school. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. In a group of 8 nearby schools with scores, DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY ranks 7th on average proficiency.
For locale, NCES codes DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY as City: Large.
Federal data put enrollment at 370 in 2020-21 and 566 in 2024-25; the school may have served different grades in those years.
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Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
258,122
Census ACS
Median income
$88,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
80
41,553 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
- STALEY HIGHHigh · 2,091 students
- OAK PARK HIGHHigh · 1,755 students
- NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- WINNETONKA HIGHHigh · 1,238 students
- NEW MARK MIDDLEMiddle · 965 students
- ANTIOCH MIDDLEMiddle · 886 students
Other schools in KANSAS CITY
- STALEY HIGHHigh · 2,091 students
- PARK HILL HIGHHigh · 1,947 students
- OAK PARK HIGHHigh · 1,755 students
- NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,299 students
- WINNETONKA HIGHHigh · 1,238 students
Other Davidson Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Davidson Elementary. DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY is the 2nd largest of the 5.
- Davidson Elementary SchoolWater Valley, MS · 599 students
- Davidson ElementarySan Bernardino, CA · 408 students
- Davidson Elementary SchoolTUCSON, AZ · 270 students
- Davidson Elementary SchoolDavidson, OK · 21 students
Nearby schools
- NORTHGATE MIDDLE0.5 mi · 689
- OAKWOOD MANOR ELEMENTARY1.0 mi · 277
- CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY1.2 mi · 487
- MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY1.4 mi · 529
- LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 185
- ANTIOCH MIDDLE1.6 mi · 886
Frequently asked questions
About DAVIDSON ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY?
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 566 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY serve?
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY is approximately 13.7:1 (41 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY are roughly 33% White, 19% Hispanic, 21% Black, 6% Asian, 16% Two or more.
What district is DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY in?
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY is part of NORTH KANSAS CITY 74.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.