- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, NV
Dayton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320030000174
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Dayton, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dayton Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 320030000174 · Dayton, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 18.8:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
Dayton Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Dayton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fernley High S
Fernley High School
1,327 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
748 students
- Silverland Mid
Silverland Middle School
677 students
- Fernley Interm
Fernley Intermediate School
658 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
572 students
- This school 451
Dayton Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Dayton Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton Elementary School compares
Dayton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 58% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 54% in Nevada - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Dayton Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Lyon County School District reports $11,944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayton Elementary School
How many students attend Dayton Elementary School?
Dayton Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, NV. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 20% higher 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 Dayton Elementary School?
32.5% of students at Dayton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Elementary School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Dayton, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Elementary School?
Dayton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dayton Elementary School rank among schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Dayton, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Dayton Elementary School, Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students), Dayton High School (748 students), and Silverland Middle School (677 students). See the Lyon County School District district page for the complete list.