Excellent
#213 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 8% in state
Davidson K-8 School
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Davidson, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
635 South St, Davidson, NC 28036
- Math 88% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Davidson K-8 School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Davidson K-8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Average488/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davidson), 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
$144,920
Median home value
$579,100
Median rent
$1,709/mo
College educated
67.8%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28036; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Davidson Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Community School of DavidsonCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
| Highland Mill MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 331 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #17 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Davidson K-8 School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davidson K-8 School
Davidson K-8 School is a public elementary school in Davidson, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 1,185 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davidson K-8 School
What grades does Davidson K-8 School serve?
Davidson K-8 School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Davidson K-8 School?
Davidson K-8 School has an enrollment of approximately 1,185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson K-8 School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davidson K-8 School rank in NC?
Davidson K-8 School ranks #213 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Davidson K-8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Davidson K-8 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 Davidson K-8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davidson K-8 School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Davidson K-8 School a charter school?
No, Davidson K-8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davidson K-8 School a Title I school?
No, Davidson K-8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davidson K-8 School?
12.3% of students at Davidson K-8 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (980) 343-3900
- Area population (ZIP 28036)
- 21,824
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 28036; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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