DECA PREP

Dayton, Ohio — 1 schools

928
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,338
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

DECA PREP operates 1 public schools serving 928 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 950 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Montgomery County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,338 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.5% local, 81.1% state, and 17.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #302 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 950:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.3% African American, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% White across the district's schools.

Deca Prep accounts for 100.0% of all DECA PREP student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means DECA PREP-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

DECA PREP student-counselor ratio is 950:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

DECA PREP chronic absenteeism rate is 36.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.4%
Federal
81.1%
State
1.5%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
302 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Montgomery County county, where this district is located.

$928
Studio/mo
$1,009
1 BR/mo
$1,273
2 BR/mo
$1,651
3 BR/mo
$1,817
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in DECA PREP.

White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 94.3%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

950:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in DECA PREP

School Enrollment
Deca Prep
Charter
950

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in DECA PREP?

DECA PREP has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 928 students.

How much does DECA PREP spend per student?

DECA PREP spends $12,338 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #302 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near DECA PREP?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montgomery County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of DECA PREP?

DECA PREP students are 94.3% African American, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for DECA PREP?

DECA PREP has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #302 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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