Enrollment
265
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040098103605 Charter school
Da Vinci Tree Academy — Tucson, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Da Vinci Tree Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
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
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.
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-26% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Da Vinci Tree Academy reports 265 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% below the Arizona average and 31% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Science Technology Engineering and Math Arizona (1000050) spends $12,528 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.5% from local sources (property taxes), 73.5% from the state, and 25.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Tree Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 26% | 48.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 34% | — | — |
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
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 26% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$12,528
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 265 Top 34% in Arizona — larger than 66% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 35.7% -26% vs state
NCES ID 040098103605
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 31.7%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.5%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Science Technology Engineering and Math Arizona (1000050), which includes Da Vinci Tree Academy.
$12,528
Per student
-17%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 73.5%
Federal 25.0%
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 elementary schools in Tucson
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Da Vinci Tree Academy
How many students attend Da Vinci Tree Academy?
Da Vinci Tree Academy has 265 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Tucson, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Da Vinci Tree Academy?
35.7% of students at Da Vinci Tree Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Da Vinci Tree Academy?
The largest demographic group at Da Vinci Tree Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Da Vinci Tree Academy?
Da Vinci Tree Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.