Davis Elementary School

www.raiderpride.org

380 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

380

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	87
Black	1
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
259 (68.2 %)
Hispanic
87 (22.9 %)
Two or More
32 (8.4 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Decatur Public Schools
Phone:	(269)423-6950
Website:	http://www.raiderpride.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 64

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 58