Da Vinci Institute K5

www.davincik12.org

Charter School 106 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

106

Total Students

7.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Da Vinci Institute K5
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	6
Black	5
Two or More	25

White
70 (66.0 %)
Two or More
25 (23.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (5.7 %)
Black
5 (4.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Da Vinci Institute
Phone:	(517)780-9980
Website:	http://www.davincik12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	106
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 15