Davidson Elementary School in Davidson, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Davidson Elementary School is a suburban public school in Davidson, North Carolina that is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District. It serves 1,188 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 31.3:1. Its teachers have had 155 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

1,188 Students

38 Teachers

635 South St

Davidson, NC 28036 View local requests

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsones

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Davidson Elementary School Demographics

12%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Davidson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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