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#4190 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 49% in state
Davis EL
Elementary School · Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD · Carrollton, TX
A Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3205 DORCHESTER DR, Carrollton, TX 75007
- Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Davis EL score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,457/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carrollton), 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
$109,692
Median home value
$360,100
Median rent
$1,656/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75007; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Rosemeade ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Thompson ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Furneaux ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 336 | 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.
Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #23 of 38
- District spending per student
- $13,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Davis EL is listed in CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davis EL
Davis EL is a public elementary school in Carrollton, TX, part of Carrollton-farmers Branch ISD, serving approximately 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,190 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davis EL
What grades does Davis EL serve?
Davis EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Davis EL?
Davis EL has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis EL is 14.1:1. 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 #4,190 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Davis EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Davis EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis EL has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
79.9% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Denton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (972) 968-1500
- Area population (ZIP 75007)
- 55,050
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 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 75007; 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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