NORTH DAYTON SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & DISCOVERY
North Dayton School Of Science & Discovery is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the North Dayton School of Discovery school district, located in Dayton, OH with about 626 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, North Dayton School Of Science & Discovery has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The North Dayton School Of Science & Discovery, located at 3901 Turner Road in Dayton, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Managed by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school places a heavy emphasis on a "moral focus" curriculum integrated with rigorous academics. Their educational philosophy is designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by fostering a structured learning environment that prioritizes character development alongside core subjects like math, science, and literacy.
As a science-focused institution, the school encourages hands-on learning and critical thinking to help students engage with the world around them. Being part of the NHA network, North Dayton utilizes a standardized approach to education that includes regular student assessments, parental involvement initiatives, and a commitment to safe, supportive classroom settings. The school aims to bridge the gap in local educational opportunities by offering a specialized focus on discovery and STEM-related concepts, striving to equip Dayton-area youth with the foundational skills necessary for future academic and professional achievement.
For more information, contact North Dayton School Of Science & Discovery at (937) 278-6671 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dayton, OH 45415-3654
(937) 278-6671
NORTH DAYTON SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & DISCOVERY is a public Title I Charter school in Dayton, OH with about 626 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
ESC of Lake Erie West - District:
- North Dayton School of Discovery
- Total Students:
- 626
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 626 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH DAYTON SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & DISCOVERY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 85.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- White
- 6.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.