Enrollment
562
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davis, CA
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Da Vinci Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061062012422Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Da Vinci Charter Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Da Vinci Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Da Vinci Charter Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062012422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Da Vinci Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Da Vinci Charter Academy
Da Vinci Charter Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Davis, California, enrolling 562 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the California average.
With 562 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,097 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #189.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Davis's public schools, it stands alongside Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students): Da Vinci Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 19:1).
Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students) and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students) alongside Da Vinci Charter Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Da Vinci Charter Academy compares
Da Vinci Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 7.2%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Da Vinci Charter Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis Joint Unified, which includes Da Vinci Charter Academy.
$15,208
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 40.4%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Da Vinci Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Da Vinci Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Davis
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
Standard public school
588 students 19:1 students per teacher
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Standard public school
533 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
Standard public school
524 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Davis School for Independent Study
Alternative education program
124 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Da Vinci Charter Academy
How many students attend Da Vinci Charter Academy?
Da Vinci Charter Academy has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Charter Academy is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Da Vinci Charter Academy?
13.7% of students at Da Vinci Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Da Vinci Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Da Vinci Charter Academy is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Da Vinci Charter Academy?
Da Vinci Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Da Vinci Charter Academy rank among schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Da Vinci Charter Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in Davis, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Davis on the city page.
Is Da Vinci Charter Academy a good school?
Da Vinci Charter Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Da Vinci Charter Academy, Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students), and Pioneer Elementary (572 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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