North Dayton School of Science & Discovery

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Dayton, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks North Dayton School of Science & Discovery #297 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,037 per pupil, North Dayton School of Science & Discovery ranks #434 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

563
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,037
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Dayton School of Science & Discovery operates 1 public schools serving 563 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 $14,037 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.2% local, 77.5% state, and 17.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 53/100, ranked #297 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.

and 48.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.6% African American, 7.2% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is North Dayton School of Science & Discovery, enrolling 586 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

North Dayton School of Science & Discovery accounts for 100.0% of all North Dayton School of Science & Discovery student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of North Dayton School of Science & Discovery a distant remainder — means North Dayton School of Science & Discovery-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

North Dayton School of Science & Discovery chronic absenteeism rate is 48.0% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.3%
Federal
77.5%
State
5.2%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
297 / 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 North Dayton School of Science & Discovery.

White 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 74.6%
Multiracial 12.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

48.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Dayton School of Science & Discovery

School Enrollment
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Charter
586

How North Dayton School of Science & Discovery Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Danbury Local Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Arlington Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Western Reserve Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Monroeville Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
North Central Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to North Dayton School of Science & Discovery'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 North Dayton School of Science & Discovery?

North Dayton School of Science & Discovery has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 563 students.

How much does North Dayton School of Science & Discovery spend per student?

North Dayton School of Science & Discovery spends $14,037 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #297 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of North Dayton School of Science & Discovery?

North Dayton School of Science & Discovery students are 74.6% African American, 7.2% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Dayton School of Science & Discovery?

North Dayton School of Science & Discovery has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #297 out of 806 districts in Ohio.