Da Vinci Communications District

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El Segundo, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 54/100 ranks Da Vinci Communications District #666 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,677 per pupil, Da Vinci Communications District ranks #1033 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

538
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,677
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Da Vinci Communications District operates 1 public schools serving 538 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Los Angeles County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,677 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.1% local, 62.3% state, and 12.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 54/100, ranked #666 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 110:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 19.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% African American, 10.1% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Da Vinci Communications, enrolling 550 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Da Vinci Communications accounts for 100.0% of all Da Vinci Communications District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Da Vinci Communications District a distant remainder — means Da Vinci Communications District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Da Vinci Communications District student-counselor ratio is 110:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Da Vinci Communications District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Da Vinci Communications District is typically wider than the Da Vinci Communications District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.6%
Federal
62.3%
State
25.1%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
666 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Da Vinci Communications District.

White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
African American 20.3%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 9.0%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

110:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Da Vinci Communications District

School Enrollment
Da Vinci Communications
Charter
550

How Da Vinci Communications District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mojave River Academy - Silver Mountain District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Da Vinci Design District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Math and Science College Preparatory District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Hollister Prep District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Da Vinci Communications District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Da Vinci Communications District?

Da Vinci Communications District has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 538 students.

How much does Da Vinci Communications District spend per student?

Da Vinci Communications District spends $14,677 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #666 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Da Vinci Communications District?

Da Vinci Communications District students are 57.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% African American, 10.1% White, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Da Vinci Communications District?

Da Vinci Communications District has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #666 out of 1517 districts in California.