Enrollment
682
Combined
STATE 485
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FT DAVIS ISD·NCES 482010001962
Ft Davis School
401 W WEBSTER AVE, FT DAVIS, TX 79734 · (432) 426-4444 · Jeff Davis County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL682 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
29.0:1
24 FTE teachers
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 316 | 46% |
| Kindergarten | 108 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 78 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 58 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 14 | 2% |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 1% |
| Grade 5 | 11 | 2% |
| Grade 6 | 8 | 1% |
| Grade 7 | 10 | 1% |
| Grade 8 | 17 | 2% |
| Grade 9 | 13 | 2% |
| Grade 10 | 14 | 2% |
| Grade 11 | 13 | 2% |
| Grade 12 | 13 | 2% |
This year's kindergarten class (108) is 535% larger than its 8th grade class (17).
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 63% · 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
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
52.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +33.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
31.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +14.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 33 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 14 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 18.0% | 34.0% | 24.0% | 24.0% |
| Mathematics | 8.0% | 23.0% | 38.0% | 31.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 52.0% | 31.0% |
| 2024-25 | 55.0% | 36.0% |
| 2023-24 | 51.0% | 38.0% |
| 2022-23 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| 2021-22 | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 2020-21 | 19.0% | 17.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Ft Davis School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #156 of 218 ▼ 24 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #131 of 218 ▼ 24 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +21.0pp | #30 of 134 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 682 | #25 of 280 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 29.0:1 | #141 of 141 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.8% | #23 of 144 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +201.8% | #4 of 42 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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
682
+485 (+246%) vs 2020
+603% since 1990-91, when it was 97
Student : Teacher
29.0:1
was 9.4:1
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 | 682 | 23.5 | 29.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 263 | 26.1 | 10.1:1 | 46% (121) |
| 2022-23 | 183 | 21.4 | 8.5:1 | 59% (108) |
| 2020-21 | 197 | 21 | 9.4:1 | 43% (85) |
| 2017-18 | 226 | 23.9 | 9.5:1 | 54% (121) |
| 2015-16 | 229 | 22 | 10.4:1 | 52% (118) |
| 2010-11 | 102 | 17 | 6.0:1 | 25% (26) |
| 2000-01 | 125 | 16 | 7.8:1 | 20% (25) |
| 1990-91 | 97 | 12 | 8.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ft Davis School.
Since 2017-18: students up 202% (226 to 682); teachers down 2% (23.9 to 23.5).
About Ft Davis School
Ft Davis School is a mid-sized school serving multiple grade levels in FT DAVIS, Texas. The school has 682 students in 2024-25 across pre-K through 12. That compares with an average of about 485 students for combined schools in Texas.
Federal records list FT DAVIS ISD as the district for Ft Davis School.
At Ft Davis School, 57% of students are Hispanic. Other students are 30% White, 9% Black, and 2% multiracial. That is higher than the 30% Hispanic share among all Jeff Davis County residents. The diversity index for Ft Davis School is 58%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Ft Davis School lists 23.5 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 29.0 students per teacher. The school's 29.0:1 compares with an average of 11.7:1 for combined schools in Texas.
In the surrounding county, Jeff Davis County, median household income comes to about $59,286, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 17%. The county has 2 public schools and about 714 students.
Alpine High School sits about 20.3 miles from Ft Davis School.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Remote: in rural territory far from an urban area.
In 2020-21 the school reported 197 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 682. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. By 2024-25, the school had 29.0 students per teacher, compared with 9.4 in 2020-21.
This page is set up for the Ft Davis School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Jeff Davis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,865
Census ACS
Median income
$59,286
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2
714 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Alpine High School20.3 mi · 286
- Marfa Schools20.4 mi · 194
- Alpine Middle School20.6 mi · 244
- Alpine Elementary School20.8 mi · 375
- Balmorhea ISD Educational Community28.4 mi · 146
Frequently asked questions
About Ft Davis SchoolHow large is Ft Davis School?
Ft Davis School enrolls approximately 682 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does Ft Davis School serve?
Ft Davis School serves grades PK-12.
How many students per teacher at Ft Davis School?
Approximately 29.0:1 students per teacher at Ft Davis School.
How diverse is Ft Davis School?
Ft Davis School reports a student body of 30% White, 57% Hispanic, 9% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Ft Davis School public or private?
Ft Davis School is a public K-12 school, overseen by FT DAVIS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.