- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Dayton Grade School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 410399001264 · Dayton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 16:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton High School (310 students)
Dayton Grade School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Dayton Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dayton Grade School
320 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
310 students
- Dayton Jr High
Dayton Jr High School
204 students
What this shows Dayton Grade School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton Grade School compares
Dayton Grade School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Dayton Sd 8 reports $16,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~320 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.