Davidson Elementary School

Wonderful school that does a terrific job meeting student needs. Very high parent involvement, and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
--Submitted by a parent

Davidson Elementary comes close to being a truly terrific school but falls short of making the grade. Over the past seven years of attending DES we have had three different principals leave our school. We are now searching for principal number four. Parents are very involved and staff work hard to minimize distractions, but facts are facts. This school is vulnerable due to a high turnover of its leaders. In the future lets hope that DES can recruit and RETAIN its talent. For those of you looking to enroll at DES here are a few strengths and weaknesses I have observed over the years: Strong Points: Teachers are solid in their commitment, Parents are highly involved, Students are well behaved, PTO is providing meaningful enrichment to teachers and students. Weaknesses: A culture of "parent, teacher and classroom popularity contests" sometimes undermines a cohesive staff and team building atmosphere. Parents tend to fuel this culture understandably wanting only the best for their child. Myths abound that the Multiage program is a better program with better teachers, these are only myths! The TD Program greatly lacks transparency into its selection and rejection of students.
--Submitted by a parent

We have 2 daughters who have been at DES for the past 3 years and are impressed with the teachers and the leadership. One of our daughters has mild special needs and there has been great collaboration to meet her needs and encourage achievement. Both are doing so well and love school because it is a nurturing and fun environment. The bus system needs improvement, especially monitoring undesirable behavior, but other than that we are greatful and proud of our Tiger community.
--Submitted by a parent

We had to move because of a job away from this school and we MISS it. It is a wonderful school with art, music, talent development, and great teachers. It has a terrific campus with an ecotrail and lots of space for playgrounds and fields. If you have a choice of going here you are truly lucky.
--Submitted by a parent

The new principal, Ms. Hall is much friendlier than the previous. She also seems to have a very child centered philosophy which I think is terrific. There is a wonderful support of parents and community involvement. We had a difficult experience last year with a 2nd grade teacher but have had great support this year in making sure he has a successful year.
--Submitted by a parent

My son went two years to Davidson & now my daughter is here on her 3rd year. Now having had time with Angela Baucom she was a wonderful leader speaking from experience with an A.D.D. son. This school has been the best in every way. I'm currently my daughter's PTA mom for the 2nd year & have been blessed with the team work of the parents willingness to help & volunteer. I can't imagine putting my children anywhere else.
--Submitted by a parent

I think the teachers in this school need to work more with the parents when there are troubled kids. it is very inconsistent how things are done
--Submitted by a parent

My son finished 5th grade last year, and daughter will finish 5th grade this year after attending Davidson all grade school years. Angela Baucom is a truly outstanding principal, and the school is tremendous. We have loved it!
--Submitted by a parent

Wondeful School, Highest standards
--Submitted by a parent