- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dayton Middle School shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530204002513 · Dayton, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 18.6:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton Elementary School (185 students)
Dayton Middle School shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Dayton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dayton Element
Dayton Elementary School
185 students
- This school
Dayton Middle School
93 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
88 students
- Dayton School 13
Dayton School District Alternative Program
13 students
What this shows Dayton Middle School reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton Middle School compares
Dayton Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Dayton School District reports $19,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~93 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.