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MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL

2800 GALLERIA OAKS, TEXARKANA, TX 75503 · (903) 838-0528 · Bowie County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL494 STUDENTS
Enrollment
494
Elementary
DISTRICT 504 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
234 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 65%
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
Pre-K
35
Kindergarten
139
Grade 1
152
Grade 2
168
Student demographics
White
30361%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
5511%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 54%
Black
7415%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 13%
Asian
112%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Two+
469%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 3%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23648%
Female
25852%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
494
-11 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.3:1
% White
61%
was 60%
% Hispanic
11%
was 11%
% Black
15%
was 18%
% Asian
2%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL

MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL operates as an average-sized primary school in TEXARKANA, Texas, part of PLEASANT GROVE ISD. Current enrollment sits at 494 students spanning grades pre-K through 2.

Across the 4 schools in PLEASANT GROVE ISD (2,366 students total), MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL lists that the largest single group is White, at 61% of enrollment. Other groups include 15% Black, 11% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, 2% Asian. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.2:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 47% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Bowie County (around 68%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Around the school, Bowie County reports that the typical household earns roughly $59,803 per year, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Bowie County's 46 public schools (combined enrollment of about 17,523 students), MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL is one campus in the mix.

PLEASANT GROVE MIDDLE is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL.

MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL operates from a metropolitan location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count remained close to its prior level: 505 students in 2018 compared to 494 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Bowie County at a glance

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Population
92,115
Census ACS
Median income
$59,803
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
17,523 students

Quick facts

School name
MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL
District
PLEASANT GROVE ISD
Address
2800 GALLERIA OAKS, TEXARKANA, TX 75503
Phone
(903) 838-0528
County
Bowie County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
494
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
234 (47%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
483513003979
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in PLEASANT GROVE ISD
Other schools in TEXARKANA
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Frequently asked questions

About MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL
What is the total enrollment at MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL?
MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL enrolls approximately 494 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL serve?
MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL is approximately 14.2:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL?
At MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL, the student body is approximately 61% White, 11% Hispanic, 15% Black, 2% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL public or private?
MARGARET FISCHER DAVIS EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by PLEASANT GROVE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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