Enrollment
320
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OR
Dayton Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410399001264
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton Grade School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton Grade School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Grade School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dayton, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayton Grade School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dayton Grade School
Dayton Grade School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dayton, Oregon, enrolling 320 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 79.6% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dayton Sd 8 spends $6,104 per pupil, 66% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dayton Sd 8 also operates Dayton High School (310 students) and Dayton Jr High School (204 students) alongside Dayton Grade 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 Dayton Grade School compares
Dayton Grade School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 51% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Oregon - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$6,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Dayton Grade School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton Sd 8, which includes Dayton Grade School.
$6,104
Per student
-66%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 63.3%
Federal 8.4%
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 Dayton Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dayton Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dayton Grade School
How many students attend Dayton Grade School?
Dayton Grade School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Grade School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Grade School?
79.6% of students at Dayton Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Grade School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Dayton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Grade School?
Dayton Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dayton Grade School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Grade School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dayton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Dayton Grade School a good school?
Dayton Grade School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Dayton Sd 8?
Besides Dayton Grade School, Dayton Sd 8 also operates Dayton High School (310 students) and Dayton Jr High School (204 students). See the Dayton Sd 8 district page for the complete list.
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