Enrollment
586
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390021604740Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
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
District: North Dayton School of Science & Discovery · Ohio
NCES ID 390021604740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Dayton School of Science & Discovery compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 586 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 586 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 118 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 586 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is a single-school charter district, so North Dayton School of Science & Discovery operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Dayton School of Science & Discovery compares
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery on the metrics families compare, against 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
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$14,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 + 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, North Dayton School of Science & Discovery is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
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
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Klepinger Community School
Standard public school
540 students 60:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~586 students)
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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 an 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 15.8:1, 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Dayton School of Science & Discovery a good school?
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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