Lester Davis serves 112 students in grades 2-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lester Davis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lester Davis's student population of 112 students has grown by 202% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 115% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lester Davis is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lester Davis often compared to?
Lester Davisis often viewed alongside schools like Aubrey Middle School, Navo Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lester Davis?
112 students attend Lester Davis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lester Davis students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Davis?
Lester Davis has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lester Davis offer ?
Lester Davis offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Lester Davis part of?
Lester Davis is part of Denton Independent School District.
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