Enrollment
322
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
Da Vinci Institute 612
Federal NCES profile for Da Vinci Institute 612, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260008800559Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Da Vinci Institute 612 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Da Vinci Institute 612 has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Da Vinci Institute 612 ranks #2 of 10 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Da Vinci Institute · Michigan
NCES ID 260008800559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Da Vinci Institute 612 compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Da Vinci Institute 612
Da Vinci Institute 612 is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 322 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 457 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 107 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students): Da Vinci Institute 612 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 80.4:1).
Its district, Da Vinci Institute, also runs Da Vinci Institute K5 (117 students).
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 Institute 612 compares
Da Vinci Institute 612 on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,805
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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 67.7%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Da Vinci Institute 612 is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Da Vinci Institute, which includes Da Vinci Institute 612.
$12,805
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.4%
State 71.8%
Federal 22.8%
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 Institute 612 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Institute K5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Da Vinci Institute 612's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Standard public school
402 students 80.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special-education school
240 students 4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Connect
Alternative education program
157 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Way East Jackson
Alternative education program
16 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Da Vinci Institute 612
How many students attend Da Vinci Institute 612?
Da Vinci Institute 612 has 322 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jackson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Institute 612?
The student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Institute 612 is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Institute 612?
79.1% of students at Da Vinci Institute 612 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Da Vinci Institute 612?
The largest demographic group at Da Vinci Institute 612 is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Da Vinci Institute 612?
Da Vinci Institute 612 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Da Vinci Institute 612 rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Da Vinci Institute 612 ranks #2 of 10 schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Da Vinci Institute 612 a good school?
Da Vinci Institute 612 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Da Vinci Institute?
Besides Da Vinci Institute 612, Da Vinci Institute also operates Da Vinci Institute K5 (117 students). See the Da Vinci Institute district page for the complete list.
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