Enrollment
388
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Beverly Gardens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beverly Gardens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390487003356
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beverly Gardens Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Beverly Gardens Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beverly Gardens Elementary School ranks #2 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beverly Gardens Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beverly Gardens Elementary School
Beverly Gardens Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 388 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Beverly Gardens Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Ohio schools and 41% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 698 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): Beverly Gardens Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Mad River Local also operates Stebbins High School (1,092 students) and Mad River Middle School (562 students) alongside Beverly Gardens Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beverly Gardens Elementary School compares
Beverly Gardens Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 7% in Ohio - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 11.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Beverly Gardens Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mad River Local, which includes Beverly Gardens Elementary School.
$13,956
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 60.1%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beverly Gardens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stebbins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mad River Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Saville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brantwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Beverly Gardens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beverly Gardens Elementary School
How many students attend Beverly Gardens Elementary School?
Beverly Gardens Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beverly Gardens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beverly Gardens Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 41% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beverly Gardens Elementary School?
27.6% of students at Beverly Gardens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beverly Gardens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beverly Gardens Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beverly Gardens Elementary School?
Beverly Gardens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beverly Gardens Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Beverly Gardens Elementary School ranks #2 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Beverly Gardens Elementary School a good school?
Beverly Gardens Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mad River Local?
Besides Beverly Gardens Elementary School, Mad River Local also operates Stebbins High School (1,092 students), Mad River Middle School (562 students), and Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) (515 students). See the Mad River Local district page for the complete list.
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