- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Da Vinci Charter Academy held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 061062012422 · Davis, CA Other · MID · CHARTER
562 enr · 18.7:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis Senior High (1,755 students)
Da Vinci Charter Academy held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Da Vinci Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis Senior H
Davis Senior High
1,755 students
- Oliver Wendell 588
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
588 students
- Pioneer Elemen 572
Pioneer Elementary
572 students
- Birch Lane Ele 571
Birch Lane Elementary
571 students
- This school 562
Da Vinci Charter Academy
562 students
- North Davis El 552
North Davis Elementary
552 students
What this shows Da Vinci Charter Academy reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Da Vinci Charter Academy compares
Da Vinci Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Davis Joint Unified reports $16,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.