Pathway School of Discovery

Dayton, Ohio — 1 schools

784
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,205
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pathway School of Discovery operates 1 public schools serving 784 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 843 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 $11,205 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 5.0% local, 74.7% state, and 20.3% 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 — 33/100, ranked #623 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 843:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 35.5% African American, 34.5% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Pathway School of Discovery accounts for 100.0% of all Pathway School of Discovery student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pathway School of 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

Pathway School of Discovery has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.7% 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 — including this one — 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

Pathway School of Discovery student-counselor ratio is 843:1 — 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

Pathway School of Discovery chronic absenteeism rate is 41.0% — 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?

20.3%
Federal
74.7%
State
5.0%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
623 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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 Pathway School of Discovery.

White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 35.5%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 17.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

843:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pathway School of Discovery

School Enrollment
Pathway School of Discovery
Charter
843

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pathway School of Discovery?

Pathway School of Discovery has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 784 students.

How much does Pathway School of Discovery spend per student?

Pathway School of Discovery spends $11,205 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #623 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Pathway School of Discovery?

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 Pathway School of Discovery?

Pathway School of Discovery students are 35.5% African American, 34.5% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pathway School of Discovery?

Pathway School of Discovery has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #623 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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