- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, TX
Dayton H S
Federal NCES profile for Dayton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481641001402
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton H S has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dayton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Dayton H S held near 1,647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.2 → 100.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 481641001402 · Dayton, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,674 enr · 16.3:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson J H (1,295 students)
Dayton H S held near 1,647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.2 → 100.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dayton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dayton H S
1,674 students
- Wilson J H
Wilson J H
1,295 students
- Richter El
Richter El
895 students
- Kimmie M Brown
Kimmie M Brown El
804 students
- Austin El
Austin El
771 students
- Colbert El 231
Colbert El
231 students
What this shows Dayton H S reports 1,674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton H S compares
Dayton H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,674 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,674
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$10,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
306
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 137 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
White 37.3%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Dayton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton Isd reports $10,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dayton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richter El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kimmie M Brown El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayton H S
How many students attend Dayton H S?
Dayton H S has 1,674 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,633 (2022-23) → 1,647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton H S is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayton H S?
60.7% of students at Dayton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton H S?
The largest demographic group at Dayton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Dayton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton H S?
Dayton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 H S rank among high schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Dayton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton Isd?
Besides Dayton H S, Dayton Isd also operates Wilson J H (1,295 students), Richter El (895 students), and Kimmie M Brown El (804 students). See the Dayton Isd district page for the complete list.