- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, KY
Dayton High School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210153000316
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 358
- students enrolled
Dayton High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dayton Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210153000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dayton High School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210153000316 · Dayton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 11.9:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (453 students)
Dayton High School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Dayton High School compares
Dayton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$16,758
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Dayton High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton Independent reports $16,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dayton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Dayton
1 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayton High School
How many students attend Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School is 11.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% lower 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 High School?
76.1% of students at Dayton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton High School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton High School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Dayton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dayton Independent?
Besides Dayton High School, Dayton Independent also operates Lincoln Elementary School (453 students). See the Dayton Independent district page for the complete list.