- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, OH
Meadowdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438400813
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowdale High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 18
- high schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 479
- students enrolled
Meadowdale High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowdale High School ranks #4 of 18 high schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Meadowdale High School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 390438400813 · Dayton, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont High School (1,153 students)
Meadowdale High School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Meadowdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmont High S
Belmont High School
1,153 students
- Stivers School
Stivers School for the Arts
837 students
- David H. Ponit
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
785 students
- Valerie Elemen
Valerie Elementary School
566 students
- Ruskin Element
Ruskin Elementary School
553 students
- This school
Meadowdale High School
479 students
What this shows Meadowdale High School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowdale High School compares
Meadowdale High School is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% 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
85.6%
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
$20,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 224 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 82.7%
White 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Meadowdale High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton City reports $20,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stivers School for the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valerie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruskin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Dayton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Stebbins High School
Standard public school
1,092 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center
Standard public school
785 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Oakwood High School
Standard public school
656 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Thurgood Marshall High School
Standard public school
548 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Early College High School
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Northridge High School
Standard public school
493 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowdale High School
How many students attend Meadowdale High School?
Meadowdale High School has 479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowdale High School is 12.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowdale High School is African American at 82.7% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowdale High School?
Meadowdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Meadowdale High School rank among high schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowdale High School ranks #4 of 18 high 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 high schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton City?
Besides Meadowdale High School, Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students), Stivers School for the Arts (837 students), and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students). See the Dayton City district page for the complete list.