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City Day Community School

Elementary School · City Day Community School

320 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402

Charter

Enrollment

182

Student-Teacher

60.7:1

Score

2.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#3,416 of 3,441

In Dayton

#77 of 77

public schools

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City Day Community School

2.5/10

Elementary School in Dayton · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About City Day Community School

City Day Community School is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of City Day Community School. City Day Community School serves approximately 182 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 60.7:1 student-teacher ratio. City Day Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,416 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for City Day Community School show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares4.2 pts below OH schools
  • This school 2.5 · Needs Improvement
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 182 students, City Day Community School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

City Day Community School runs 60.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

City Day Community School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-33.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment1.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio60.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,990
Chronic Absenteeism77.5%

City Day Community School — Students at City Day Community School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 23.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 32.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
17%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.2/10.

How City Day Community School Compares

See how City Day Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
2.5/10
1th percentile in OH
Academic
2.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.2/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
1.2/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
61:1 student-teacher ratio
3 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
77.5%

Location

320 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering City Day Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOLY ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dayton SMART Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dayton, see our Dayton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
CHAMINADE JULIENNE HIGH SCHOOL Dayton 0.2 mi 7.4
Dayton Career Tech High School Dayton 0.4 mi 5.3
Emerson Academy Dayton 0.5 mi 4.5
Dayton Business Technology High School Dayton 0.6 mi 3.7
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School Dayton 0.8 mi 7.6
Dayton SMART Elementary School Dayton 0.7 mi 8.0
Kettering City Schools MCESC Remote Learning Center Dayton 0.7 mi
Jefferson Township Local School District Dayton 0.7 mi
Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning Center Dayton 0.7 mi
Northmont Online Academy Dayton 0.7 mi
David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center Dayton 0.8 mi 5.3
Stivers School For The Arts Dayton 0.8 mi 7.0
HOLY ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dayton 1.2 mi 9.1
Dayton Early College Academy Inc Dayton 1.2 mi 7.1
Liberty High School Dayton 1.1 mi 3.8
Dayton Digital Academy Dayton 1.0 mi
Mound Street Academy Dayton 1.0 mi 5.3
Ruskin Elementary School Dayton 1.0 mi 6.0
DOMINION ACADEMY Dayton 1.3 mi 7.9
DECA PREP Dayton 1.5 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,386

Median Home Value

$105,900

Median Rent

$921/mo

Population

9,964

College Educated

29.7%

Homeownership

37.2%

Avg Commute

20.4 min

Poverty Rate

24.5%

Median Age

35.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about City Day Community School

What grades does City Day Community School serve?

City Day Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend City Day Community School?

City Day Community School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at City Day Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at City Day Community School is 60.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does City Day Community School rank in OH?

City Day Community School ranks #3,416 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is City Day Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

City Day Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at City Day Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, City Day Community School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is City Day Community School a charter school?

Yes, City Day Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is City Day Community School a Title I school?

No, City Day Community School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
83 Very Walkable
Bike Score
79 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
182
Student-Teacher Ratio
60.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.5%

District

City Day Community School
District Enrollment
182
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,990
District Rank
#1 of 1

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