Enrollment
586
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390021604740 Charter school
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery — Dayton, OH
Federal NCES profile for North Dayton School of Science & Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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: North Dayton School of Science & Discovery · 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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Dayton School of Science & Discovery compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery reports 586 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% 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 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Dayton School of Science & Discovery spends $14,037 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.2% from local sources (property taxes), 77.5% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 North Dayton School of Science & Discovery 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 77% | — | — |
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$14,037
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
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 + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 586 Top 77% in Ohio — larger than 23% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390021604740
Student demographics
African American 74.6%
Two or More 12.8%
White 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 118
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Dayton School of Science & Discovery, which includes North Dayton School of Science & Discovery.
$14,037
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.2%
State 77.5%
Federal 17.3%
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 elementary schools in Dayton
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Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
How many students attend North Dayton School of Science & Discovery?
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery has 586 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dayton School of Science & Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is 15.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 4% 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 North Dayton School of Science & Discovery?
The largest demographic group at North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is African American at 74.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dayton School of Science & Discovery?
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.