Davis Demographics Boundary Shapefiles
Last updated: Nov 03, 2026
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Last updated: November 3, 2026
Summary
The Davis Demographics boundary shapefiles are GIS map files. They contain the AUSD study area polygons. They are in the PowerSchool shared drive in Google Drive.
What the files are
- Source: Davis Demographics (district demographer).
- Layer name:
Studyareas. - Format: Esri shapefile. One layer is made of several files. Keep all files together.
- Use: Study areas are small geographic units. Planners use them for enrollment projections and school boundary work. (Assumption: confirm with the data owner.)
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
Studyareas.shp |
Shapes (polygons). Required. |
Studyareas.shx |
Shape index. Required. |
Studyareas.dbf |
Attribute table (study area IDs and data). Required. |
Studyareas.prj |
Map projection. Required for correct location. |
Studyareas.sbn / .sbx |
Spatial index. Optional. |
Studyareas.shp.xml |
Metadata. Optional. |
Where they are
- Drive: PowerSchool shared drive (Google Drive)
- Folder: Davis Demographics Boundry Shape Files
- Link: Open folder
- Added: November 3, 2026
How to use them
- Download all
Studyareas.*files to one folder. - Do not rename single files. All files must have the same base name.
- Open
Studyareas.shpin a GIS tool (for example, ArcGIS Pro or QGIS).
Notes
- Do not edit the files in the shared drive. Make a copy first.
- The folder name has a typo ("Boundry"). Search for "Davis Demographics" to find it.
Open questions
- Data vintage (which school year the boundaries match): unknown.
- Data owner and update schedule: unknown.
- Use in PowerSchool (for example, address or boundary lookup): unknown.
