Enrollment
322
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260008800559 Charter school
Da Vinci Institute 612 — Jackson, MI
Federal NCES profile for Da Vinci Institute 612, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Da Vinci Institute · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+5% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Da Vinci Institute 612 reports 322 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 79.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the Michigan average and 53% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 107 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Da Vinci Institute spends $12,878 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.4% from local sources (property taxes), 71.8% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Da Vinci Institute 612 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,878
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 322 Top 44% in Michigan — larger than 56% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 79.1% +46% vs state
NCES ID 260008800559
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 107:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Da Vinci Institute, which includes Da Vinci Institute 612.
$12,878
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Paragon Charter Academy
Standard public school
627 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Cascades Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
East Jackson Secondary School
Standard public school
359 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Townsend Elementary School
Standard public school
316 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Vandercook Lake High School
Standard public school
258 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Lyle a Torrant Center
Special-education school
191 students 4.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a other 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 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in JACKSON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Da Vinci Institute 612?
Da Vinci Institute 612 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.