Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Pathway School of Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Pathway School of Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
The verdict
Pathway School of Discovery earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #31 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 843
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pathway School of Discovery ranks #31 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390012904179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Pathway School of Discovery held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390012904179 · Dayton, OH Elementary · MID · CHARTER
843 enr · 77.7% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Albertville Intermediate School (843 students)
Pathway School of Discovery held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Pathway School of Discovery compares
Pathway School of Discovery held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 146% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 9% | - | - |
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 35.5% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Pathway School of Discovery is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Pathway School of Discovery reports $12,440 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.
Frequently asked questions about Pathway School of Discovery
How many students attend Pathway School of Discovery?
Pathway School of Discovery has 843 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pathway School of Discovery?
77.7% of students at Pathway School of Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathway School of Discovery?
The largest demographic group at Pathway School of Discovery is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathway School of Discovery?
Pathway School of Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pathway School of Discovery rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathway School of Discovery ranks #31 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 Pathway School of Discovery?
None; Pathway School of Discovery is a single-school charter district, and Pathway School of Discovery is its only campus.