Dayton Early College Academy Inc

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Dayton, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 51/100 ranks Dayton Early College Academy Inc #330 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,065 per pupil, Dayton Early College Academy Inc ranks #861 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

336
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,065
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dayton Early College Academy Inc operates 1 public schools serving 336 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Montgomery County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,065 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 37.0% local, 42.5% state, and 20.4% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 51/100, ranked #330 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 89.0% African American, 4.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Dayton Early College Academy Inc, enrolling 327 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Dayton Early College Academy Inc accounts for 97.3% of all Dayton Early College Academy Inc student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Dayton Early College Academy Inc a distant remainder — means Dayton Early College Academy Inc-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Dayton Early College Academy Inc has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Where does the funding come from?

20.4%
Federal
42.5%
State
37.0%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
330 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Dayton Early College Academy Inc.

White 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 89.0%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 1.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Dayton Early College Academy Inc

School Enrollment
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Charter
327

How Dayton Early College Academy Inc Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Horizon Science Academy-Springfield Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
The Academy for Urban Scholars Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Sebring Local Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Graham Elementary and Middle School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Dayton Early College Academy Inc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dayton Early College Academy Inc?

Dayton Early College Academy Inc has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 336 students.

How much does Dayton Early College Academy Inc spend per student?

Dayton Early College Academy Inc spends $11,065 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #330 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Dayton Early College Academy Inc?

Dayton Early College Academy Inc students are 89.0% African American, 4.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dayton Early College Academy Inc?

Dayton Early College Academy Inc has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #330 out of 806 districts in Ohio.