- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Dayton Jr High School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 410399000228 · Dayton, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 17:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton Grade School (320 students)
Dayton Jr High School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Dayton Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dayton Grade S
Dayton Grade School
320 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
310 students
- This school
Dayton Jr High School
204 students
What this shows Dayton Jr High School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton Jr High School compares
Dayton Jr 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~204 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.