DA VINCI INSTITUTE K8
Da Vinci Institute K8 is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Da Vinci Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MI with about 193 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Da Vinci Institute K8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Da Vinci Institute, located on Murphy Street in Jackson, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on preparing students for high school and beyond by emphasizing core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of strong character. Its curriculum is designed to be challenging while remaining accessible, ensuring that students build a solid foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science throughout their formative years.
Beyond academics, the Da Vinci Institute promotes a culture of community and personalized learning. By maintaining a K-8 structure, the school creates a consistent environment that allows for long-term mentorship between faculty and students. The institution is known for its focus on innovation and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to foster an atmosphere where students are encouraged to be creative, collaborative, and engaged learners in both their education and their local community.
For more information, contact Da Vinci Institute K8 at (517) 780-9980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MI 49202-1622
(517) 780-9980
http://www.davincik12.org
DA VINCI INSTITUTE K8 is a public Title I Charter school in JACKSON, MI with about 193 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Central Michigan University - District:
- Da Vinci Schools
- Total Students:
- 193
- Teachers:
- 14.21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Virtual with face to face options
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 193 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DA VINCI INSTITUTE K8 is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Black or African American
- 6.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.