Enrollment
93
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dayton, WA
Dayton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530204002513
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dayton, WA.
School address
District: Dayton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530204002513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayton Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dayton Middle School
Dayton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dayton, Washington, enrolling 93 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.6% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 93 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dayton School District also operates Dayton Elementary School (185 students) and Dayton High School (88 students) alongside Dayton Middle 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 Middle School compares
Dayton Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$18,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Dayton Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton School District, which includes Dayton Middle School.
$18,728
Per student
-4%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 64.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dayton School District Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~93 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dayton Middle School
How many students attend Dayton Middle School?
Dayton Middle School has 93 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dayton, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayton Middle School?
41.6% of students at Dayton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Middle School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Dayton, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Middle School?
Dayton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Middle School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Dayton Middle School a good school?
Dayton Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington 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 School District?
Besides Dayton Middle School, Dayton School District also operates Dayton Elementary School (185 students), Dayton High School (88 students), and Dayton School District Alternative Program (13 students). See the Dayton School District district page for the complete list.
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