DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Davis Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decatur Public Schools school district, located in DECATUR, MI with about 375 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Davis 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 Elementary School, located at 409 North Phelps St in Decatur, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Decatur Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing a supportive community atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success through a curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional development.
Aligned with the district's "Raider Pride" motto, Davis Elementary places a strong emphasis on community spirit and local engagement. The school’s digital presence at [raiderpride.org](http://www.raiderpride.org) serves as a central hub for families to access academic resources, school calendars, and updates on district-wide initiatives. As a key part of the Decatur community, the school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure a collaborative learning environment that upholds the values and traditions of the Raider community.
For more information, contact Davis Elementary School at (269) 423-6950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DECATUR, MI 49045-8849
(269) 423-6950
http://www.raiderpride.org
DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DECATUR, MI with about 375 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Decatur Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 375
- Teachers:
- 24.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 375 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- 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.