The Da Vinci Academy School

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

1335 BRIDLE OAK LANE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80921

447 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Da Vinci Academy, located at 1335 Bridle Oak Lane in Colorado Springs, is a distinct educational institution within the Academy District 20 school system. It is recognized as a K-8 charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, classical approach to education. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and academic excellence through a structured program that balances core subjects with a focus on humanities, mathematics, and the sciences, often incorporating the multidisciplinary spirit suggested by its namesake, Leonardo da Vinci.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. As a choice-based charter school, it attracts families seeking an alternative to traditional neighborhood schools, offering a personalized environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their studies. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a cohesive school culture, The Da Vinci Academy strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond by building a foundation of intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility.

447

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Da Vinci Academy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	96
Black	39
Asian	32
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
232 (51.9%)
Hispanic
96 (21.5%)
Two or More
47 (10.5%)
Black
39 (8.7%)
Asian
32 (7.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)234-5400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 61