Enrollment
801
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kettering, OH
Dayton Regional Stem School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Regional Stem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390137405564
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton Regional Stem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Kettering · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton Regional Stem School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Regional Stem School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Kettering, OH.
School address
District: Dayton Regional Stem School · Ohio
NCES ID 390137405564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayton Regional Stem School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dayton Regional Stem School
Dayton Regional Stem School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Kettering, Ohio, enrolling 801 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.5% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dayton Regional Stem School spends $8,331 per pupil, 43% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kettering's public schools, it stands alongside J F Kennedy Elementary School (602 students): Dayton Regional Stem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 16.7:1).
Dayton Regional Stem School operates only this one school, so Dayton Regional Stem School has no district-mates to compare against locally.
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 Regional Stem School compares
Dayton Regional Stem School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 86% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 64.0%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 8.5%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Dayton Regional Stem School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton Regional Stem School, which includes Dayton Regional Stem School.
$8,331
Per student
-43%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 81.5%
Federal 10.1%
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.
Similar other schools in Kettering
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Indian Riffle Elementary School
Standard public school
521 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Beavertown Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Greenmont Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dayton Regional Stem School
How many students attend Dayton Regional Stem School?
Dayton Regional Stem School has 801 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kettering, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Regional Stem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Regional Stem School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayton Regional Stem School?
4.5% of students at Dayton Regional Stem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Regional Stem School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Regional Stem School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Kettering, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Regional Stem School?
Dayton Regional Stem School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dayton Regional Stem School rank among schools in Kettering?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Regional Stem School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Kettering, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kettering on the city page.
Is Dayton Regional Stem School a good school?
Dayton Regional Stem School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Regional Stem School?
None reported; Dayton Regional Stem School operates only Dayton Regional Stem School as a public school district in NCES's records.
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