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#2150 of 2,268 schools in GA
Davis Elementary School
Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA
A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1822 Shepherd Dr, Columbus, GA 31906
- Math 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Davis Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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.
See how we rateThe 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,842/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,913
Median home value
$170,400
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Wynnton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| St Luke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 475 | Compare → |
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.
Muscogee County
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #41 of 53
- District spending per student
- $13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Davis Elementary School is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davis Elementary School
Davis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,150 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% 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 Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Davis Elementary School?
Davis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary School is 12.2:1. 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 #2,150 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Davis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Davis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% 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?
100.0% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Muscogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (706) 748-2638
- Area population (ZIP 31906)
- 20,312
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 31906; 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
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