Wallace R. Davis Elementary

417 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wallace R. Davis Elementary School, located in the heart of Santa Ana, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into its urban neighborhood, acting as a focal point for the local community. It is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school environment at Davis Elementary is characterized by a strong emphasis on inclusive learning and student engagement. Faculty and staff work to foster a supportive climate that addresses the unique needs of a predominantly bilingual and multicultural population. By utilizing data-driven instruction and community partnerships, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide students with the resources necessary to thrive both academically and personally in a collaborative, safe, and nurturing setting.

417

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wallace R. Davis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	414
Black	1
Asian	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
414 (99.3 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)564-2200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 81