Summit Academy Community School - Dayton

summitacademies.org/schools/dayton-elementary/

Charter School 61 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Summit Academy Community School – Dayton is a specialized public charter school that focuses on providing a supportive and therapeutic learning environment for students in grades K–8. The school is part of the broader Summit Academy network, which is uniquely designed to serve students who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and other social-emotional or learning challenges. By maintaining smaller class sizes and integrating therapeutic interventions into the daily curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles while developing essential social skills.

The school’s pedagogical approach emphasizes a structured, sensory-friendly environment that fosters both academic achievement and emotional regulation. Their curriculum is tailored to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring that students receive the individualized attention necessary to succeed in core subjects. Beyond standard academics, the school prioritizes the development of a strong, safe school community where students feel empowered to grow, gain confidence, and build the social and behavioral tools required for long-term success.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Academy Community School - Dayton
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	2
Black	23
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
26 (42.6 %)
Black
23 (37.7 %)
Two or More
9 (14.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Summit Academy Community School - Dayton
Phone:	(937)278-4298
Website:	http://summitacademies.org/schools/dayton-elementary/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 9