- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Davinci School for Science and the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Davinci School for Science and the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480003711452Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davinci School for Science and the Arts earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #126 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Davinci School for Science and the Arts has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davinci School for Science and the Arts ranks #126 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: Burnham Wood Charter School District · Texas
NCES ID 480003711452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+243 students YoY
Davinci School for Science and the Arts grew from 722 students in 2022-23 to 965 in 2023-24 (+33.7%).
Teacher FTE held 48.8 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+243 students YoY 480003711452 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
982 enr · 20.5:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard Burnham El (388 students)
Davinci School for Science and the Arts grew from 722 students in 2022-23 to 965 in 2023-24 (+33.7%). Teacher FTE held 48.8 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Davinci School for Science and the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Davinci School for Science and the Arts
982 students
- Howard Burnham 388
Howard Burnham El
388 students
- The Linguistic 374
The Linguistic Acad of El Paso-Cultural Demo Site
374 students
What this shows Davinci School for Science and the Arts reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davinci School for Science and the Arts compares
Davinci School for Science and the Arts is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$12,328
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 982 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
White 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Davinci School for Science and the Arts is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Burnham Wood Charter School District reports $12,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davinci School for Science and the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Burnham El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Linguistic Acad of El Paso-Cultural Demo Site | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davinci School for Science and the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~982 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davinci School for Science and the Arts
How many students attend Davinci School for Science and the Arts?
Davinci School for Science and the Arts has 982 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 965 (2023-24), up 243.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davinci School for Science and the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Davinci School for Science and the Arts is 20.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davinci School for Science and the Arts?
65.2% of students at Davinci School for Science and the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davinci School for Science and the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Davinci School for Science and the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davinci School for Science and the Arts?
Davinci School for Science and the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davinci School for Science and the Arts rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Davinci School for Science and the Arts ranks #126 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnham Wood Charter School District?
Besides Davinci School for Science and the Arts, Burnham Wood Charter School District also operates Howard Burnham El (388 students) and The Linguistic Acad of El Paso-Cultural Demo Site (374 students). See the Burnham Wood Charter School District district page for the complete list.