Da Vinci Communications District

El Segundo, California — 1 schools

538
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,761
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 smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 550 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,761 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.1% local, 62.3% state, and 12.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #772 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

50
Equity Score
772 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Da Vinci Communications District?

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

How much does Da Vinci Communications District spend per student?

Da Vinci Communications District spends $14,761 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #772 in California.

What is the average rent near Da Vinci Communications District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 50/100, ranking #772 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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