- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, OH
Mad River Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Mad River Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390487005500
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mad River Early Childhood Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #21 of 28
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mad River Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mad River Early Childhood Center ranks #21 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Mad River Early Childhood Center grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+20.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 390487005500 · Dayton, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 16.6:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Stebbins High School (1,092 students)
Mad River Early Childhood Center grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+20.8%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mad River Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stebbins High
Stebbins High School
1,092 students
- Mad River Midd
Mad River Middle School
562 students
- Spinning Hills
Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6)
515 students
- Beverly Garden 388
Beverly Gardens Elementary School
388 students
- Saville Elemen 367
Saville Elementary School
367 students
- This school 149
Mad River Early Childhood Center
149 students
What this shows Mad River Early Childhood Center reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mad River Early Childhood Center compares
Mad River Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,359
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 66.4%
African American 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Mad River Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Mad River Local reports $14,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mad River Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stebbins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mad River Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Beverly Gardens Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mad River Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belmont High School
Standard public school
1,153 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Stivers School for the Arts
Standard public school
837 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 19:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mad River Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Mad River Early Childhood Center?
Mad River Early Childhood Center has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mad River Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mad River Early Childhood Center is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher 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 Mad River Early Childhood Center?
30.2% of students at Mad River Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mad River Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Mad River Early Childhood Center is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mad River Early Childhood Center?
Mad River Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mad River Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mad River Early Childhood Center ranks #21 of 28 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 schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mad River Local?
Besides Mad River Early Childhood Center, Mad River Local also operates Stebbins High School (1,092 students), Mad River Middle School (562 students), and Spinning Hills Middle School (5-6) (515 students). See the Mad River Local district page for the complete list.