Enrollment
273
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chula Vista, CA
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Federal NCES profile for Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060199212425Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #33 of 42
- elementary schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter ranks #33 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060199212425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling 273 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 273 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 668 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #458.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter District spends $12,945 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chula Vista's elementary schools, it stands alongside Feaster (Mae L.) Charter (1,095 students): Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 19.6:1).
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter District is a single-school charter district, so Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter 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 Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter compares
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$12,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 89.0%
Two or More 4.8%
White 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter District, which includes Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter.
$12,945
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 49.1%
Federal 16.2%
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 Chula Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Standard public school
1,095 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter
Standard public school
945 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Vista Charter
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~273 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter
How many students attend Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter?
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter?
43.4% of students at Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter?
The largest demographic group at Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter?
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter rank among elementary schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter ranks #33 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chula Vista on the city page.
Is Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter a good school?
Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter District?
None; Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter District is a single-school charter district, and Leonardo Da Vinci Health Sciences Charter is its only campus.
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