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Elementary· 9 schools in district

Central Elementary School

600 S STATE RD, DAVISON, MI 48423Davison Community Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–04Non-Charter
569
Students
Total enrolled
$15,359
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 13% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 569 students in grades 01–04 in DAVISON, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,359 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Central Elementary School is a large elementary in DAVISON, Michigan, serving grades 01–04 with 569 students. The district invests $15,359 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Central Elementary School

569
Total Students
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution294 male · 275 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 325 students
Student Composition
84%
Asian1%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 261143004580

Academic Outcomes at Central Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48423

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,359Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,359
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,758
Student Support$2,918
Administration$1,843
Operations$2,304
Other$1,536
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,359 spent per student, an estimated $6,804 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
20%
State government
69.8%
Local (property tax)
20.3%
Federal programs
9.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Gates Elementary SchoolSiple Elementary SchoolThomson Elementary SchoolHill Elementary School
↓
Middle
Davison Middle SchoolHahn Intermediate School
↓
High School
Davison High SchoolDavison Alternative Education
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 04
Location—
CountyGenesee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDavison Community Schools →
Phone: (810)591-0818
NCES ID: 261143004580
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DAVISON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Davison Community Schools
High
Davison High School
1,694 students · 09–12
● 43 opp43% FRL
Mid
Davison Middle School
880 students · 07–08
● 43 opp51% FRL
Mid
Hahn Intermediate School
790 students · 05–06
● 43 opp53% FRL
Elem
Gates Elementary School
516 students · 01–04
● 43 opp58% FRL
Elem
Siple Elementary School
375 students · KG–04
● 43 opp65% FRL
Elem
Thomson Elementary School
351 students · PK–KG
● 43 opp53% FRL
Elem
Hill Elementary School
260 students · KG–04
● 43 opp38% FRL
High
Davison Alternative Education
131 students · 09–12
● 43 opp67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
600 S STATE RD, DAVISON, MI 48423
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.