Enrollment
356
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayton Intermediate School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dayton Intermediate School
Dayton Intermediate School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Dayton, Nevada, enrolling 356 students.
At 19.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 95.7% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 356 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lyon County School District spends $11,928 per pupil, 28% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students) and Dayton High School (748 students) alongside Dayton Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dayton Intermediate School compares
Dayton Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County School District, which includes Dayton Intermediate School.
$11,928
Per student
-28%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 74.1%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dayton Intermediate School a good school?
Dayton Intermediate School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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