At a glance
Reported students
704
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
704
Della Davidson Elementary School: 704 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 711
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Della Davidson Elementary School
Della Davidson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–03 in Oxford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Oxford School District. NCES reports 704 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.6%) and Black (29.7%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Della Davidson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.6%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black29.7%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oxford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
709 reported students
Bramlett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
715 reported students
Oxford Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
667 reported students
Oxford Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 06–06
356 reported students
Oxford Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
277 reported students
Oxford High School
High · Grades 09–13
1,335 reported students
Public schools near Della Davidson Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School High · Oxford School District | 09–13 | 1,335 | 0.5 mi |
| Oxford Middle School Middle · Oxford School District | 07–08 | 667 | 0.7 mi |
| Bramlett Elementary School Elementary · Oxford School District | KG–01 | 715 | 0.9 mi |
| Lafayette Elementary School Elementary · Lafayette County | PK–02 | 776 | 1.2 mi |
| Lafayette Upper Elementary School Elementary · Lafayette County | 03–06 | 803 | 1.5 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Oxford School District | 04–05 | 709 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Della Davidson Elementary School
What grades does Della Davidson Elementary School serve?
Della Davidson Elementary School reports grades 02–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oxford School District.
How many students attend Della Davidson Elementary School?
Della Davidson Elementary School reported 704 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 711 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Della Davidson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 704 students and 55.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Della Davidson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Della Davidson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oxford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Della Davidson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Della Davidson Elementary School in?
Della Davidson Elementary School is part of Oxford School District, based in Oxford, MS, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Della Davidson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oxford High School (0.5 mi), Oxford Middle School (0.7 mi), Bramlett Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.