Enrollment
542
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390438400785
Dunbar Early College High School — Dayton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dayton City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunbar Early College High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dunbar Early College High School reports 542 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 271 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 75.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dayton City spends $22,782 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.8% from local sources (property taxes), 48.4% from the state, and 20.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dunbar Early College High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
75.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,782
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 542 Top 73% in Ohio — larger than 27% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438400785
Student demographics
African American 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 84.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 271:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 75.6%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 171
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton City, which includes Dunbar Early College High School.
$22,782
Per student
+35%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 48.4%
Federal 20.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Early College High School
How many students attend Dunbar Early College High School?
Dunbar Early College High School has 542 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Early College High School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Early College High School is African American at 84.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Early College High School?
Dunbar Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.