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
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)