- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Da Vinci Institute 612 shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 260008800559 · Jackson, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
322 enr · 16.1:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Da Vinci Institute K5 (117 students)
Da Vinci Institute 612 shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Da Vinci Institute 612 compares
Da Vinci Institute 612 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Da Vinci Institute reports $12,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~322 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.