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Nora Davis Elementary School

1305 Martin Luther King Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
Nora Davis Elementary School serves 506 students in grades 2-4. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Nora Davis Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
5%
Black
80%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nora Davis Elementary School?
506 students attend Nora Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Nora Davis Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nora Davis Elementary School?
Nora Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nora Davis Elementary School offer ?
Nora Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Nora Davis Elementary School part of?
Nora Davis Elementary School is part of Laurel School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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