Enrollment
128
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 230486000124
Dayton Consolidated School — Dayton, ME
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Consolidated School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 69/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dayton Public Schools · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayton Consolidated School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dayton Consolidated School reports 128 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% below the Maine average and 65% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dayton Public Schools spends $18,741 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.2% from local sources (property taxes), 44.6% from the state, and 5.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dayton Consolidated School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 46% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Maine — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$18,741
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 128 Top 24% in Maine — larger than 76% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.3% -46% vs state
NCES ID 230486000124
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.4%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton Public Schools, which includes Dayton Consolidated School.
$18,741
Per student
-21%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 44.6%
Federal 5.2%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Dayton Consolidated School
How many students attend Dayton Consolidated School?
Dayton Consolidated School has 128 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dayton, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Consolidated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Consolidated School is 10:1, which is 12% lower than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayton Consolidated School?
18.3% of students at Dayton Consolidated School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Consolidated School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Consolidated School is White at 93.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dayton, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Consolidated School?
Dayton Consolidated School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.