- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, IN
Dayton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181134001824
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 390
- students enrolled
Dayton Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Dayton Elementary School grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 181134001824 · Dayton, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 16.3:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
Dayton Elementary School grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Dayton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
2,194 students
- Mccutcheon Hig
Mccutcheon High School
1,835 students
- Klondike Eleme
Klondike Elementary School
905 students
- Burnett Creek 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- Battle Ground 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- This school 390
Dayton Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Dayton Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton Elementary School compares
Dayton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Dayton Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dayton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayton Elementary School
How many students attend Dayton Elementary School?
Dayton Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayton Elementary School?
39.0% of students at Dayton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Dayton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Elementary School?
Dayton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Dayton Elementary School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students), Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students), and Klondike Elementary School (905 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.