The Da Vinci Academy School

Summary:

The Da Vinci Academy School is an elementary public magnet school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 437 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the highly-ranked Academy School District No. 20, the school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and low student-teacher ratio.

With a student body that is 58.12% White, 20.14% Hispanic, 5.95% African American, and 5.49% Asian, The Da Vinci Academy School has a relatively diverse demographic compared to nearby schools like Chinook Trail Elementary School and High Plains Elementary School. Academically, the school outperforms the state average in CMAS assessments, with 51.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 42% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively.

Additionally, The Da Vinci Academy School stands out for its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (16.02%) and its student-teacher ratio of 14.3, both of which are better than the nearby schools. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are areas for potential improvement, such as the relatively lower performance of White students and 4th-grade Math proficiency. Nevertheless, The Da Vinci Academy School remains a high-performing institution within the Academy School District No. 20.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1335 Bridle Oak Lane
       Colorado Springs, CO  80921-3621


(719) 234-5400

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
347th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,638 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  437

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
Hispanic:
20.1%
Two or more races:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Da Vinci Academy School ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 17th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details The Da Vinci Academy School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Academy School District No. 20.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Da Vinci Academy School is $12,638, which is the 9th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Da Vinci Academy School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Da Vinci Academy School 347th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See The Da Vinci Academy School in the ranking list.)

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Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Da Vinci Academy School

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Rank History for all students at The Da Vinci Academy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 77.30 170th 852 80.0%
2008 76.53 182nd 849 78.6%
2009 69.42 276th 872 68.3%
2010 83.48 125th 925 86.5%
2011 79.29 166th 935 82.2%
2012 73.32 237th 935 74.7%
2013 73.23 245th 954 74.3%
2014 76.60 216th 962 77.5%
2015 68.43 262nd 938 72.1%
2016 73.48 218th 914 76.1%
2017 75.16 209th 929 77.5%
2018 61.78 314th 917 65.8%
2019 72.83 234th 965 75.8%
2021 73.54 212th 710 70.1%
2022 57.31 365th 921 60.4%
2023 53.70 402nd 933 56.9%
2024 61.63 347th 943 63.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Da Vinci Academy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.46 135th 365 63.0%
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Rank History for Female students at The Da Vinci Academy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.17 279th 690 59.6%
2019 69.33 204th 758 73.1%
2021 63.11 154th 351 56.1%
2022 56.16 255th 595 57.1%
2023 52.06 290th 642 54.8%
2024 58.10 268th 684 60.8%
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Rank History for Male students at The Da Vinci Academy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.81 299th 693 56.9%
2019 65.41 224th 764 70.7%
2021 63.99 149th 352 57.7%
2022 42.50 327th 594 44.9%
2023 36.84 394th 649 39.3%
2024 47.17 348th 683 49.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at The Da Vinci Academy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.65 13th 242 94.6%
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Rank History for White students at The Da Vinci Academy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.97 199th 337 40.9%
2019 59.95 215th 596 63.9%
2021 59.88 125th 288 56.6%
2022 29.49 356th 454 21.6%
2023 25.03 426th 525 18.9%
2024 34.00 381st 539 29.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Open Quote I work at this school, so I’m obviously biased. I do love the staff, and know the teachers care deeply about their students. Are we perfect, no, no school is. We are a great school though, and I would send my child there. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 1, 2021

Open Quote Truly an amazing school with down right dedicated staff who are willing to do whatever they can for the good of their students and the entire community as a whole.

Having had 1 son graduate from there and another happily attending for the past 3 years along with dozens of his closest friends- we are not surprised at how efficiently they are handling this pandemic!

We do wish we were rich so that we could really bless ALL the staff there- they surely deserve it ask just about any kiddo who attends there. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 10, 2021

Open Quote My three children attend The da Vinci Academy. They all love the Arts Integration focus. They come home talking about the singing they did in math, the dancing they did in social studies, and the artwork in science. My kids love their friends and think the world of their teachers. As a parent, I think they have great communication from the administration and teachers. Even with all the COVID changes this past year, I feel informed and able to help my children nagivate the new policies. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, January 8, 2021

Open Quote As a teacher at The da Vinci Academy I can guarantee you the Arts Integration focus is alive and well. In fact, it is a renewed focus of the school. TdVA is the only District 20 elementary school to have an Arts Integration Focus. This allows teachers to connect the core subject standards and art standards to ensure learning is engaging. Both of my children have attended this school and I would recommend it to any parents with creative and innovative children. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Open Quote da Vinci once offered a fresh approach to 21st century education. Sadly, the district has abandoned the original mission focus of arts integration and has instead turned to mandated standardized curriculum and standardized test preparation. The environment is no longer the nurturing, collaborative one it once was. Critical thinking skills, creativity, and cognitive development have been left behind in search of higher standardized test scores. The district continues to mislead the public about da Vinci, so be careful. signed - a five year veteran Close Quote



Enrollment information for The Da Vinci Academy School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 415 25 23 38 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2006 434 24 27 40 7 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 401 18 34 41 8 n/a n/a 0 502
2008 384 21 38 40 7 n/a n/a 0 490
2009 359 21 38 39 4 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 320 29 36 34 4 n/a n/a 0 423
2011 275 13 23 36 0 4 31 0 382
2012 281 15 26 41 3 2 29 0 397
2013 295 11 28 44 2 1 26 0 407
2014 320 6 44 55 0 0 29 0 454
2015 323 14 23 53 2 0 32 0 447
2016 299 11 24 61 2 0 41 0 438
2017 317 11 39 64 2 0 36 0 469
2018 323 16 44 58 3 0 40 0 484
2019 298 13 67 54 3 1 44 0 480
2020 273 12 59 67 5 1 45 0 462
2021 246 13 46 72 4 1 34 0 416
2022 253 17 31 83 1 1 51 0 437
2023 254 26 24 88 1 1 43 0 437

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Da Vinci Academy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 501 29.0 17.3 2.2
2006 532 31.9 16.7 4.1
2007 502 31.3 16.0 5
2008 490 29.7 16.5 4.3
2009 461 29.1 15.8 6.1
2010 423 26.8 15.7 9.2
2011 382 26.8 14.2 9.7
2012 397 26.3 15.0 9.1
2013 407 27.3 14.9 12.8
2014 454 25.7 17.6 9.9
2015 447 29.0 15.4 12.3
2016 438 28.0 15.6 13.7
2017 469 27.1 17.3 11.9
2018 484 30.7 15.7 11.2
2019 480 32.1 14.9 13.3
2020 462 31.9 14.4 14.1
2021 416 27.0 15.4 17.3
2022 437 30.6 14.2 10.3
2023 437 30.4 14.3 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Da Vinci Academy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 501 29.0 17.3 2.2
2006 532 31.9 16.7 4.1
2007 502 31.3 16.0 5
2008 490 29.7 16.5 4.3
2009 461 29.1 15.8 6.1
2010 423 26.8 15.7 9.2
2011 382 26.8 14.2 9.7
2012 397 26.3 15.0 9.1
2013 407 27.3 14.9 12.8
2014 454 25.7 17.6 9.9
2015 447 29.0 15.4 12.3
2016 438 28.0 15.6 13.7
2017 469 27.1 17.3 11.9
2018 484 30.7 15.7 11.2
2019 480 32.1 14.9 13.3
2020 462 31.9 14.4 14.1
2021 416 27.0 15.4 17.3
2022 437 30.6 14.2 10.3
2023 437 30.4 14.3 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Da Vinci Academy School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,752
2020 $10,143
2021 $10,402
2022 $11,491
2023 $12,638

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Da Vinci Academy School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 234th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 402nd of 933 Elementary schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Da Vinci Academy School)63.844.4
 19.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)54.650.1
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (The Da Vinci Academy School)69.641.8
 27.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)55.854.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Da Vinci Academy School)48.853.5
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)64.358.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (The Da Vinci Academy School)34.531.9
 2.6%
   4th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)50.548.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (The Da Vinci Academy School)48.232.7
 15.5%
   5th Grade Science (Academy School District No. 20)54.948.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Da Vinci Academy School)64.360
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)67.365.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (The Da Vinci Academy School)5027.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)51.353.4
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (The Da Vinci Academy School)58.652.8
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)6260.4
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (The Da Vinci Academy School)50.233.5
 16.7%
   All Grades Math (Academy School District No. 20)49.848.6
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students480437
 9%
African American1326
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian6724
 64.2%
Hispanic5488
 63%
Pacific Islander11
White298254
 14.8%
Two or More Races4443
 2.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.3%16%
 2.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 437 students attended The Da Vinci Academy School.

The Da Vinci Academy School ranks 347th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at The Da Vinci Academy School are 58% White, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian.


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