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#251 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 11% in state

Davis Elementary School

Elementary School · Dade County · Trenton, GA

A Dade County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5491 Highway 301, Trenton, GA 30752

  • Math 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$12,452
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Davis Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Davis Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average438/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,258

Median home value

$155,700

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–52.2 mi782Compare →
Floral Crest SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–82.3 mi18Compare →
Mountain View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–124.8 mi66Compare →
North Sand Mountain SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–125.0 mi703Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dade County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$12,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Davis Elementary School is listed in Dade County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Davis Elementary School

Davis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trenton, GA, part of Dade County, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davis Elementary School

What grades does Davis Elementary School serve?

Davis Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Davis Elementary School?

Davis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davis Elementary School rank in GA?

Davis Elementary School ranks #251 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Davis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Davis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Davis Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Davis Elementary School a charter school?

No, Davis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Davis Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Davis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davis Elementary School?

74.6% of students at Davis Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
Area population (ZIP 30752)
9,529
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30752; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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