Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Federal NCES profile for North Dayton School of Science & Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
The verdict
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #26 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 586
- students enrolled
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Dayton School of Science & Discovery ranks #26 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390021604740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 390021604740 · Dayton, OH Elementary · MID · CHARTER
586 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lydiksen Elementary (586 students)
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How North Dayton School of Science & Discovery compares
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for North Dayton School of Science & Discovery reports $15,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~586 students)
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 an elementary school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), up 33.
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 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 North Dayton School of Science & Discovery?
The largest demographic group at North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is African American at 74.6% of enrollment, 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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Dayton School of Science & Discovery rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Dayton School of Science & Discovery ranks #26 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 North Dayton School of Science & Discovery?
None; North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is a single-school charter district, and North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is its only campus.