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#812 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 45% in state

The Da Vinci Academy School

Elementary School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO

An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1335 BRIDLE OAK LANE, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

  • Math 42% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.6% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$12,090
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at The Da Vinci Academy School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where The Da Vinci Academy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 13Minimal Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,194/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,996

Median home value

$647,600

Median rent

$2,212/mo

College educated

64.3%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Classical Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified8.7K–60.8 mi1,871Compare →
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.3 mi546Compare →
Encompass Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–52.7 mi556Compare →
Mountain View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–52.8 mi566Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#32 of 39
District spending per student
$12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

The Da Vinci Academy School is listed in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Da Vinci Academy School

The Da Vinci Academy School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #812 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Da Vinci Academy School

What grades does The Da Vinci Academy School serve?

The Da Vinci Academy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend The Da Vinci Academy School?

The Da Vinci Academy School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Da Vinci Academy School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Da Vinci Academy School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Da Vinci Academy School rank in CO?

The Da Vinci Academy School ranks #812 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is The Da Vinci Academy School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Da Vinci Academy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at The Da Vinci Academy School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Da Vinci Academy School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is The Da Vinci Academy School a charter school?

No, The Da Vinci Academy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is The Da Vinci Academy School a Title I school?

No, The Da Vinci Academy School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Da Vinci Academy School?

26.8% of students at The Da Vinci Academy School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
Area population (ZIP 80921)
25,207
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
45.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80921; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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