Enrollment
204
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dayton, OR
Dayton Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410399000228
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton Jr High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton Jr High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dayton, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayton Jr High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dayton Jr High School
Dayton Jr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Dayton, Oregon, enrolling 204 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dayton Sd 8 spends $6,104 per pupil, 66% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dayton Sd 8 also operates Dayton Grade School (320 students) and Dayton High School (310 students) alongside Dayton Jr High 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 Jr High School compares
Dayton Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Oregon - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$6,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Dayton Jr High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton Sd 8, which includes Dayton Jr High School.
$6,104
Per student
-66%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 63.3%
Federal 8.4%
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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Grade School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~204 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dayton Jr High School
How many students attend Dayton Jr High School?
Dayton Jr High School has 204 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dayton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Jr High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Jr High School?
74.2% of students at Dayton Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Jr High School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Dayton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Jr High School?
Dayton Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Jr High School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Dayton Jr High School a good school?
Dayton Jr High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon 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 Dayton Sd 8?
Besides Dayton Jr High School, Dayton Sd 8 also operates Dayton Grade School (320 students) and Dayton High School (310 students). See the Dayton Sd 8 district page for the complete list.
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