At a glance
Reported students
489
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation: 489 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New Haven. It is one of 35 current school records connected to New Haven School District. NCES reports 489 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9%
- Hispanic25.8%
- Black57.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Haven School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
486 reported students
Benjamin Jepson Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
483 reported students
Barnard Environmental Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
496 reported students
Conte/West Hills Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
496 reported students
Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
482 reported students
Nathan Hale School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
506 reported students
Public schools near Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 482 | 0.4 mi |
| Elm City Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Elm City Montessori School District | PK–08 | 312 | 0.7 mi |
| Edgewood School Elementary · New Haven School District | KG–08 | 397 | 1 mi |
| Beecher School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 462 | 1 mi |
| Barack H. Obama Magnet University School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–04 | 343 | 1.1 mi |
| Barnard Environmental Magnet School Elementary · New Haven School District | PK–08 | 496 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation
What grades does Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation serve?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Haven School District.
How many students attend Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation reported 489 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 435 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 489 students and 31.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation a public, charter, or magnet school?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation in?
Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation is part of New Haven School District, based in New Haven, CT, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School (0.4 mi), Elm City Montessori School (0.7 mi), Edgewood School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.