Davis Elem.

As a micro-enrollment elementary school in Clinton, Missouri, Davis Elem. serves 42 students from grades K through 8, overseen by DAVIS R-XII. That puts it 87% below the typical public school in Missouri, which averages around 315 students.

DAVIS R-XII is the operating authority for Davis Elem., handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

On the student-mix side, Davis Elem. lists that 100% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 6.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.4:1 average. Roughly 31% of students at Davis Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is below Henry County's rate of about 54%.

In the broader community, Henry County reports that median household income runs about $57,926, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Henry County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,878 students), of which Davis Elem. is one.

The closest other public school is CLINTON SR. HIGH, roughly 6.4 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 7 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Davis Elem. operates from a low-density location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 31%: 32 students in 2018 compared to 42 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.