School Overview
Davis-Townsend Elementary School, located in Lexington, North Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Davidson County School District. Situated in a rural-suburban area on Heath Church Road, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social growth for elementary-aged children. It operates under the broader mission of the Davidson County Schools system, which emphasizes preparing students for success in a global society through a structured and supportive learning environment.

As a K-5 facility, Davis-Townsend emphasizes the "whole child" approach, integrating standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities designed to foster community engagement and school spirit. The school maintains a traditional educational structure, leveraging the resources provided by the district to support classroom instruction, technology integration, and student well-being. For families in the Lexington area, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood development and community involvement, reflecting the values and educational standards prioritized by the Davidson County district.
430
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davis-Townsend Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White344
Hispanic59
Black15
Asian4
Two or More8
  • White
    344 (80.0%)
  • Hispanic
    59 (13.7%)
  • Black
    15 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Davidson County Schools
Phone: (336)249-9880
Website: http://dtes.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 416
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 73
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Davis-Townsend Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten16
Kindergarten75
Grade 158
Grade 273
Grade 369
Grade 460
Grade 579
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Davis-Townsend Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20347.2%
Male22752.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)