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Enrollment
923
Combined
STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DA VINCI CONNECT DISTRICT·NCES 060229313702
Da Vinci Connect
12501 Isis Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 · (310) 725-5800 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL923 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
39.0:1
24 FTE teachers
STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
401 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 70 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 44 | 5% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 49 | 5% |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 49 | 5% |
| Grade 6 | 72 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 73 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 66 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 85 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 96 | 10% |
| Grade 11 | 87 | 9% |
| Grade 12 | 134 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (70) is 6% larger than its 8th grade class (66).
Student demographics
75%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
923
+390 (+73%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
39.0:1
was 35.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 923 | 23.7 | 39.0:1 | 43% (401) |
| 2023-24 | 865 | 24.2 | 35.7:1 | 42% (359) |
| 2022-23 | 814 | 21.8 | 37.3:1 | 42% (339) |
| 2020-21 | 533 | 15 | 35.5:1 | 26% (137) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Da Vinci Connect.
About Da Vinci Connect
Da Vinci Connect serves students in Hawthorne, California, as a large combined-grade school. The school's 923 students are in kindergarten through 12. Enrollment is 53% higher than the average for combined schools in California, which is about 602.
Da Vinci Connect belongs to Da Vinci Connect District.
Da Vinci Connect has no majority group; Hispanic students are the largest, at 38%. Smaller groups are 21% Black, 17% White, 16% multiracial, and 6% Asian. County-wide, 48% of Los Angeles County residents are Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 75%, meaning two students picked at random have a 75% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
At Da Vinci Connect, 23.7 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 39.0:1. That is higher than the 18.6:1 average for combined schools in California. Roughly 43% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Los Angeles County, the average eligibility rate is 70%.
Census Bureau estimates for Los Angeles County show that the median household income is $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Da Vinci Connect is one of 2,244 public schools in the county.
Del Aire Elementary is the closest public school, about 0.3 miles away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Suburb: Large, meaning it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. Da Vinci Connect operates as a charter school, which is publicly funded and run under a charter.
The 2020-21 count was 533 students and the 2024-25 count was 923. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. Students per teacher rose from 35.5 in 2020-21 to 39.0 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Da Vinci Connect may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hawthorne
- Hawthorne HighHigh · 1,675 students
- Wiseburn MiddleMiddle · 953 students
- Zela DavisElementary · 843 students
- RamonaElementary · 767 students
- Hawthorne MiddleMiddle · 761 students
- EucalyptusElementary · 709 students
Nearby schools
- Del Aire Elementary0.3 mi · 612
- Da Vinci Design0.5 mi · 536
- Da Vinci Science0.5 mi · 552
- Da Vinci Communications0.5 mi · 550
- Hollyglen Elementary0.6 mi · 518
- Hawthorne High0.7 mi · 1,675
Frequently asked questions
About Da Vinci ConnectHow large is Da Vinci Connect?
Da Vinci Connect enrolls approximately 923 students in grades KG-12.
Is Da Vinci Connect an elementary, middle, or high school?
Da Vinci Connect is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at Da Vinci Connect?
Approximately 39.0:1 students per teacher at Da Vinci Connect.
How diverse is Da Vinci Connect?
Da Vinci Connect reports a student body of 17% White, 38% Hispanic, 21% Black, 6% Asian, 16% Two or more.
What district is Da Vinci Connect in?
Da Vinci Connect is part of Da Vinci Connect District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.