DAVIS 21ST CENTURY MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Haven School District school district, located in New Haven, CT with about 511 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School, located in the Westville neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, is a public magnet school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the New Haven Public Schools district, the institution is known for its focus on integrating rigorous academic standards with a specialized arts-integrated curriculum. By utilizing the arts as a core instructional tool, the school aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper engagement with core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science.
The school is designed to attract a diverse student body from across the city, promoting a learning environment that emphasizes global citizenship and community responsibility. With its “21st Century” designation, the school places a heavy emphasis on technology integration and modern pedagogical approaches to prepare students for future success in a rapidly evolving world. Through its unique programming and emphasis on holistic student development, Davis Magnet provides a structured yet innovative educational experience that caters to the varied needs and talents of its urban student population.
For more information, contact Davis 21st Century Magnet Elementary School at (475) 220-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-7800
http://www.nhps.net
DAVIS 21ST CENTURY MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Haven, CT with about 511 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- New Haven School District
- Total Students:
- 511
- Teachers:
- 33.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 511 students
- Black or African American
- 59.9%
- White
- 19.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.