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DECA PREP

PublicCharterGrades 0–8
Dayton, Ohio · DECA PREP
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students950
Student:Teacher17.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch46%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 396
950
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
46%-2.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

DECA PREP is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Dayton, Ohio. The school enrolls 950 students. It is part of the DECA PREP district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Ohio state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictDECA PREP
County39113
CityDayton
ZIP45405
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID390150805714

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment950
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino1.7%
Black / African American94.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
1.7%
Black
94.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
3.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %46%
State Avg48%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)