- Enrollment
- 2,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Driscoll Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Driscoll Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437300269
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Driscoll Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Driscoll Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Driscoll Elementary School ranks #5 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Driscoll Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390437300269 · Dayton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.8:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Centerville High School (2,720 students)
Driscoll Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Driscoll Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
2,720 students
- Hadley E Watts 777
Hadley E Watts Middle School
777 students
- Centerville Pr 679
Centerville Primary Village South
679 students
- Magsig Middle 571
Magsig Middle School
571 students
- Tower Heights 571
Tower Heights Middle School
571 students
- This school 269
Driscoll Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Driscoll Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Driscoll Elementary School compares
Driscoll Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Driscoll Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centerville City reports $15,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Driscoll Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hadley E Watts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Primary Village South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magsig Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tower Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Driscoll Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Driscoll Elementary School
How many students attend Driscoll Elementary School?
Driscoll Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Driscoll Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Driscoll Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% lower 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 Driscoll Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Driscoll Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Driscoll Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Driscoll Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Driscoll Elementary School?
Driscoll Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Driscoll Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Driscoll Elementary School ranks #5 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Centerville City?
Besides Driscoll Elementary School, Centerville City also operates Centerville High School (2,720 students), Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students), and Centerville Primary Village South (679 students). See the Centerville City district page for the complete list.