- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, OH
Stivers School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Stivers School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438400824
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stivers School for the Arts earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #12 of 28
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 837
- students enrolled
Stivers School for the Arts has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stivers School for the Arts ranks #12 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Stivers School for the Arts grew from 787 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 390438400824 · Dayton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmont High School (1,153 students)
Stivers School for the Arts grew from 787 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Stivers School for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmont High S
Belmont High School
1,153 students
- This 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
- River's Edge M
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
552 students
What this shows Stivers School for the Arts reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stivers School for the Arts compares
Stivers School for the Arts 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Stivers School for the Arts is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Stivers School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valerie Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruskin Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| River's Edge Montessori Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stivers School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belmont High School
Standard public school
1,153 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 19:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Kiser Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stivers School for the Arts
How many students attend Stivers School for the Arts?
Stivers School for the Arts has 837 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stivers School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Stivers School for the Arts is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Stivers School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Stivers School for the Arts is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stivers School for the Arts?
Stivers School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Stivers School for the Arts rank among schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stivers School for the Arts ranks #12 of 28 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 schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton City?
Besides Stivers School for the Arts, Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students), David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students), and Valerie Elementary School (566 students). See the Dayton City district page for the complete list.