Davis Drive Elementary

Public K-5

 2151 Davis Drive
       Cary, NC  27519


(919) 387-2130

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,368 Help


Students who attend Davis Drive Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Davis Drive Middle
High:    Green Hope High
    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  825

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
48.0%
White:
40.8%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.3% Help


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Compare Details Davis Drive Elementary ranks better than 98.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (48%), White (40.8%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davis Drive Elementary is 14.1. 92 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davis Drive Elementary is $9,368. 86 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Davis Drive Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Davis Drive Elementary 23rd of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Davis Drive Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 65th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Davis Drive Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.46 9th 1276 99.3%
2007 92.74 4th 1293 99.7%
2008 96.77 5th 1324 99.6%
2009 92.18 11th 1354 99.2%
2010 91.18 19th 1363 98.6%
2011 89.03 52nd 1381 96.2%
2012 91.71 2nd 1388 99.9%
2013 99.28 7th 1403 99.5%
2014 98.37 4th 1390 99.7%
2015 97.15 8th 1440 99.4%
2016 97.36 6th 1425 99.6%
2017 97.92 2nd 1429 99.9%
2018 97.52 3rd 1434 99.8%
2019 96.11 18th 1473 98.8%
2021 98.38 9th 1489 99.4%
2022 96.77 23rd 1514 98.5%
2023 96.22 23rd 1502 98.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.26 2nd 421 99.5%
2019 97.26 7th 497 98.6%
2021 99.74 1st 385 99.7%
2022 99.56 3rd 485 99.4%
2023 94.14 17th 514 96.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.31 13th 1361 99.0%
2023 80.23 156th 1437 89.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.07 6th 1405 99.6%
2019 94.26 23rd 1424 98.4%
2021 97.84 11th 1440 99.2%
2022 95.66 25th 1458 98.3%
2023 94.29 35th 1459 97.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.96 14th 897 98.4%
2019 93.83 20th 878 97.7%
2021 93.56 12th 646 98.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.70 268th 612 56.2%
2021 74.15 64th 494 87.0%
2022 54.83 299th 500 40.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.97 1st 1413 99.9%
2019 96.32 13th 1430 99.1%
2021 98.08 10th 1444 99.3%
2022 96.77 18th 1464 98.8%
2023 96.46 16th 1461 98.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.46 8th 99 91.9%
2019 72.31 33rd 106 68.9%
2021 74.95 20th 95 78.9%
2022 72.62 33rd 107 69.2%
2023 69.20 42nd 114 63.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.67 8th 851 99.1%
2019 87.94 46th 865 94.7%
2023 92.22 35th 915 96.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Davis Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.19 24th 1178 98.0%
2019 87.81 76th 1183 93.6%
2021 87.84 94th 1172 92.0%
2022 84.54 122nd 1194 89.8%
2023 89.58 59th 1183 95.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Open Quote Horrible staff. If your child doesn't fit into the "exceptional" box, they won't help you. They don't care about the children, only about their EOG scores. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 19, 2018

Open Quote The best public school in RTP! My child was there all five years and I, a very involved in my child's education parent, saw how wonderful the teachers, staff, and administration of this school are. The PTA is strong, too and it is also an important factor for the school's success. Parents tutor, help teachers, create events for the kids but they are not required to do so. Highly recommend this school. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, May 25, 2014

Open Quote I find this school to be a really good school. Like any school you have good teachers and you have bad teacher. My child was having issues with reading and worked with us. Now he is reading at an above average level and provides great motivation for continue success. They expect parents to help their child academically. I have seen parents expect all their child’s academic needs to be resolved during schools hours. There will be a rule awaking. The administration is every helpful to fine resources if you get a bad teacher. Our second year at the school we had a bad teacher and met with the principle to work on a plan to get what my child needed. You will not like this school if you are not an involved parent with your child education. They have parental expectations. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Open Quote great school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Davis Drive Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 574 77 88 30 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1996 574 77 88 30 2 n/a n/a 0 771
1997 760 72 149 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1010
1998 814 60 151 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1042
1999 865 65 152 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1105
2000 870 66 148 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1107
2001 864 71 146 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1105
2002 683 72 176 45 1 n/a n/a 0 977
2003 683 72 176 45 1 n/a n/a 0 977
2004 665 64 173 41 2 n/a n/a 0 945
2005 644 65 176 43 0 n/a n/a 0 928
2006 651 69 220 46 2 n/a n/a 0 988
2007 621 37 239 39 1 n/a n/a 38 975
2008 615 75 253 51 1 n/a n/a 50 1045
2009 500 129 253 91 2 n/a n/a 0 975
2010 458 122 268 96 1 n/a n/a 0 945
2011 446 76 265 117 6 0 41 0 951
2012 458 26 284 38 4 0 35 0 845
2013 543 19 325 54 2 0 32 0 975
2014 506 26 367 52 2 1 32 0 986
2015 483 26 376 45 2 1 28 0 961
2016 487 33 463 50 1 1 33 0 1068
2017 437 29 444 55 2 1 28 0 996
2018 376 29 431 42 0 1 24 0 903
2019 383 24 416 42 1 2 28 0 896
2020 351 27 416 41 1 2 23 0 861
2021 307 21 416 40 2 1 14 0 801
2022 314 28 415 39 5 2 12 0 815
2023 337 26 396 55 1 0 10 0 825

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Davis Drive Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 771 48.0 16.1 17.5
1996 771 48.0 16.1 17.5
1997 1010 61.0 16.6 8.7
1998 1042 65.0 16.0 8.1
1999 1105 63.0 17.5 7.1
2000 1107 63.0 17.6 5.2
2001 1105 63.0 17.5 n/a
2002 977 59.0 16.6 7.9
2003 977 59.0 16.6 7.9
2004 945 59.0 16.0 7.2
2005 928 59.0 15.7 7.3
2006 988 59.0 16.7 8.6
2007 975 n/a n/a 6.4
2008 1045 64.6 16.2 n/a
2009 975 60.6 16.1 n/a
2010 945 57.8 16.3 15.8
2011 951 59.1 16.0 18.1
2012 845 54.9 15.3 6.7
2013 975 60.7 16.0 4.8
2014 986 57.9 17.0 5.1
2015 961 59.0 16.2 5
2016 1068 63.0 16.9 5.4
2017 996 60.3 16.5 5.8
2018 903 54.2 16.6 4.8
2019 896 55.0 16.2 4.7
2020 861 55.7 15.4 3.3
2021 801 54.5 14.6 3.5
2022 815 56.0 14.5 3.7
2023 825 58.2 14.1 7.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Davis Drive Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 771 48.0 16.1 17.5
1996 771 48.0 16.1 17.5
1997 1010 61.0 16.6 8.7
1998 1042 65.0 16.0 8.1
1999 1105 63.0 17.5 7.1
2000 1107 63.0 17.6 5.2
2001 1105 63.0 17.5 n/a
2002 977 59.0 16.6 7.9
2003 977 59.0 16.6 7.9
2004 945 59.0 16.0 7.2
2005 928 59.0 15.7 7.3
2006 988 59.0 16.7 8.6
2007 975 n/a n/a 6.4
2008 1045 64.6 16.2 n/a
2009 975 60.6 16.1 n/a
2010 945 57.8 16.3 15.8
2011 951 59.1 16.0 18.1
2012 845 54.9 15.3 6.7
2013 975 60.7 16.0 4.8
2014 986 57.9 17.0 5.1
2015 961 59.0 16.2 5
2016 1068 63.0 16.9 5.4
2017 996 60.3 16.5 5.8
2018 903 54.2 16.6 4.8
2019 896 55.0 16.2 4.7
2020 861 55.7 15.4 3.3
2021 801 54.5 14.6 3.5
2022 815 56.0 14.5 3.7
2023 825 58.2 14.1 7.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Davis Drive Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $407 (4.3%) $8,961 (95.7%) $9,368

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Davis Drive Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 23rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davis Drive Elementary)93.390
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Davis Drive Elementary)85.184
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davis Drive Elementary)88.393.4
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Davis Drive Elementary)8782.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Davis Drive Elementary)91.390.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Davis Drive Elementary)89.883.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Davis Drive Elementary)94.989
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students896825
 7.9%
African American2426
 8.3%
American Indian11
Asian416396
 4.8%
Hispanic4255
 31%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White383337
 12%
Two or More Races2810
 64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.7%7.3%
 2.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 825 students attended Davis Drive Elementary.

Yes! Davis Drive Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 23rd of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Davis Drive Elementary are 48% Asian, 41% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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