- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, WA
Dayton High School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530204000305
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dayton, WA.
School address
District: Dayton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530204000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Dayton High School shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 530204000305 · Dayton, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 8:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton Elementary School (185 students)
Dayton High School shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Dayton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dayton Element
Dayton Elementary School
185 students
- Dayton Middle
Dayton Middle School
93 students
- This school
Dayton High School
88 students
- Dayton School 13
Dayton School District Alternative Program
13 students
What this shows Dayton High School reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton High School compares
Dayton High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 55% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 13% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$19,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Dayton High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Dayton School District reports $19,595 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 Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton School District Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Dayton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayton High School
How many students attend Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has 88 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School is 8:1, which is 55% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 49% 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?
50.9% of students at Dayton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton High School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton High School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 4 public schools in Dayton, WA. 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 School District?
Besides Dayton High School, Dayton School District also operates Dayton Elementary School (185 students), Dayton Middle School (93 students), and Dayton School District Alternative Program (13 students). See the Dayton School District district page for the complete list.