Davidson K-8 School

www.cmsk12.org/davidsonES

1,185 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Davidson Elementary School, located at 635 South St. in Davidson, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated in the historic town of Davidson, the school is known for its strong connection to the surrounding neighborhood and its collaborative relationship with nearby Davidson College. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Davidson Elementary is recognized for fostering a tight-knit school community that actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships. By leveraging its unique location and local resources, the school strives to provide students with enrichment opportunities that promote critical thinking and social-emotional growth. For families seeking the most current information regarding academic programs, school calendars, or administrative updates, the official CMS school website remains the primary resource for engagement and communication.

1,185

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davidson K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	879
Hispanic	133
Black	67
Asian	54
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	2

White
879 (74.2%)
Hispanic
133 (11.2%)
Black
67 (5.7%)
Asian
54 (4.6%)
Two or More
50 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3900
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/davidsonES
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 124

Grade 6 130

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 132