Enrollment
552
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · El Segundo, CA
Da Vinci Science
Federal NCES profile for Da Vinci Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060241612208Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Da Vinci Science earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in El Segundo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Da Vinci Science has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Da Vinci Science ranks #2 of 6 high schools in El Segundo, CA.
School address
District: Da Vinci Science District · California
NCES ID 060241612208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Da Vinci Science compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Da Vinci Science
Da Vinci Science is a mid-sized charter high school in El Segundo, California, enrolling 552 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,373 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #224.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (13%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among El Segundo's high schools, it stands alongside El Segundo High (1,232 students): Da Vinci Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.2:1 vs 23.7:1).
Da Vinci Science District is a single-school charter district, so Da Vinci Science operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Science compares
Da Vinci Science on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 12.9%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 10.0%
African American 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Da Vinci Science is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Da Vinci Science District, which includes Da Vinci Science.
$13,514
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 62.9%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Similar high schools in El Segundo
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
El Segundo High
Standard public school
1,232 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Communications
Standard public school
550 students 19:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Design
Standard public school
536 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Rise High
Standard public school
167 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Arena High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
32 students 32:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~552 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Da Vinci Science
How many students attend Da Vinci Science?
Da Vinci Science has 552 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Segundo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Science is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Science?
27.0% of students at Da Vinci Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Da Vinci Science?
The largest demographic group at Da Vinci Science is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in El Segundo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Da Vinci Science?
Da Vinci Science has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Da Vinci Science rank among high schools in El Segundo?
By Resource Investment Index, Da Vinci Science ranks #2 of 6 high schools in El Segundo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Segundo on the city page.
Is Da Vinci Science a good school?
Da Vinci Science earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California 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 Science District?
None; Da Vinci Science District is a single-school charter district, and Da Vinci Science is its only campus.
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