Da Vinci Science District

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El Segundo, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Da Vinci Science District #1074 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,514 per pupil, Da Vinci Science District ranks #1324 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

560
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,514
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Da Vinci Science District operates 1 public schools serving 560 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 $13,514 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 28.3% local, 62.9% state, and 8.8% 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 38/100, ranked #1074 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 138:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 17.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% White, 10.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Da Vinci Science, enrolling 552 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Da Vinci Science accounts for 98.6% of all Da Vinci Science District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Da Vinci Science District a distant remainder — means Da Vinci Science 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 Science District student-counselor ratio is 138:1 — 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 Science District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.6% — 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 Science District is typically wider than the Da Vinci Science 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?

8.8%
Federal
62.9%
State
28.3%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
1074 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

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

White 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 10.0%
Multiracial 10.2%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

138:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Da Vinci Science District

School Enrollment
Da Vinci Science
Charter
552

How Da Vinci Science District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Kipp Raices Academy District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Team Charter District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Richmond College Preparatory District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Da Vinci Science 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 Science District?

Da Vinci Science District has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 560 students.

How much does Da Vinci Science District spend per student?

Da Vinci Science District spends $13,514 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #1074 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Da Vinci Science District?

Da Vinci Science District students are 58.0% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% White, 10.0% Asian, 8.0% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Da Vinci Science District?

Da Vinci Science District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #1074 out of 1517 districts in California.