Della Davidson Elementary School

www.oxfordsd.org/Domain/326

704 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Della Davidson Elementary School, located in Oxford, Mississippi, serves as a key part of the Oxford School District, typically catering to students in the upper elementary grades (3rd through 5th grade). The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous instructional standards with programs that promote social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school benefits from its location in Oxford, a community that places a high value on public education, allowing for strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders. Della Davidson is known for its modern facilities and a curriculum that integrates technology and innovative teaching practices to prepare students for middle school transitions. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to ensure that every student feels welcomed and challenged within a safe, collaborative learning atmosphere.

704

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Della Davidson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	72
Black	209
Asian	29
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
363 (51.6%)
Black
209 (29.7%)
Hispanic
72 (10.2%)
Two or More
30 (4.3%)
Asian
29 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oxford School District
Phone:	(662)236-4870
Website:	http://www.oxfordsd.org/Domain/326
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 340

Grade 3 364