Enrollment
489
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090279000551
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #20 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation has class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation ranks #20 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279000551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #185, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 978 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Amistad Academy (1,105 students): Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 9.9:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation.
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 Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation compares
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
86.5%
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
$21,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
White 9.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation.
$21,911
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
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.
How Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amistad Academy
Standard public school
1,105 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Elm City College Preparatory School
Standard public school
760 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fair Haven School
Standard public school
734 students 11:1 students per teacher
Ross/Woodward School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
Standard public school
522 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
506 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
How many students attend Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is 14:1, which is 16% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
48.0% of students at Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation ranks #20 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Haven on the city page.
Is Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation a good school?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools. 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 New Haven School District?
Besides Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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