- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, OR
Dayton High School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410399001265
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton High 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
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dayton, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dayton High School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 410399001265 · Dayton, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 16.3:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton Grade School (320 students)
Dayton High School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Dayton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dayton Grade S
Dayton Grade School
320 students
- This school
Dayton High School
310 students
- Dayton Jr High
Dayton Jr High School
204 students
What this shows Dayton High School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton High School compares
Dayton High 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 72% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.5%
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Dayton High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Grade School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dayton Jr High School | Smaller | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayton High School
How many students attend Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has 310 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 High School?
91.0% of students at Dayton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton High School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton High School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton High School?
Dayton High 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 High School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton High 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 High School, Dayton Sd 8 also operates Dayton Grade School (320 students) and Dayton Jr High School (204 students). See the Dayton Sd 8 district page for the complete list.