- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dayton, NV
Dayton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320030000386
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton Intermediate School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dayton, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Dayton Intermediate School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 320030000386 · Dayton, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 19.8:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
Dayton Intermediate School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Dayton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fernley High S
Fernley High School
1,327 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
748 students
- Silverland Mid
Silverland Middle School
677 students
- Fernley Interm
Fernley Intermediate School
658 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
572 students
- This school 356
Dayton Intermediate School
356 students
What this shows Dayton Intermediate School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton Intermediate School compares
Dayton Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 60% in Nevada - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$11,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Dayton Intermediate School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyon County School District reports $11,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dayton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayton Intermediate School
How many students attend Dayton Intermediate School?
Dayton Intermediate School has 356 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dayton, NV. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Intermediate School is 19.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 26% 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 Intermediate School?
95.7% of students at Dayton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Intermediate School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Intermediate School?
Dayton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dayton, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Dayton Intermediate School, Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students), Dayton High School (748 students), and Silverland Middle School (677 students). See the Lyon County School District district page for the complete list.