Excellent
#985 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 12% in state
Davis EL
Elementary School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX
An Austin ISD elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5214 DUVAL RD, Austin, TX 78727
- Math 51% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Davis EL score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Davis EL 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 Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), 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
$107,194
Median home value
$483,200
Median rent
$1,818/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78727; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Hyde Park SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| Summitt ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| Austin International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Austin ISD
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #22 of 118
- District spending per student
- $12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Davis EL is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davis EL
Davis EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 653 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #985 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davis EL
What grades does Davis EL serve?
Davis EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Davis EL?
Davis EL has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis EL is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davis EL rank in TX?
Davis EL ranks #985 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Davis EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Davis EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Davis EL a charter school?
No, Davis EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davis EL a Title I school?
No, Davis EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davis EL?
30.2% of students at Davis EL 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
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (512) 414-2580
- Area population (ZIP 78727)
- 30,894
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78727; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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