- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
Da Vinci Institute K5
Federal NCES profile for Da Vinci Institute K5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260008801118Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Da Vinci Institute K5 earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Da Vinci Institute K5 has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Da Vinci Institute K5 ranks #8 of 10 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Da Vinci Institute · Michigan
NCES ID 260008801118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Da Vinci Institute K5 grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260008801118 · Jackson, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
117 enr · 16.7:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Da Vinci Institute 612 (322 students)
Da Vinci Institute K5 grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Da Vinci Institute K5 compares
Da Vinci Institute K5 is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Two or More 18.8%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Da Vinci Institute K5 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 K5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Institute 612 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Da Vinci Institute K5'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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Da Vinci Institute K5
How many students attend Da Vinci Institute K5?
Da Vinci Institute K5 has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Institute K5?
The student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Institute K5 is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 K5?
84.0% of students at Da Vinci Institute K5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Da Vinci Institute K5?
The largest demographic group at Da Vinci Institute K5 is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Da Vinci Institute K5?
Da Vinci Institute K5 has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Da Vinci Institute K5 rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Da Vinci Institute K5 ranks #8 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 K5, Da Vinci Institute also operates Da Vinci Institute 612 (322 students). See the Da Vinci Institute district page for the complete list.