Dayton SD 8

Dayton School District 8 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 780 Ferry Street in Dayton, Oregon. Nestled within a distant town setting in the broader Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates three campus facilities providing a continuous educational continuum for students from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. As an independent local school system, Dayton School District 8 offers a structured, community-focused academic path across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, combining small-town accessibility with proximity to major regional resources.

According to National Center for Education Statistics data for the 2024–2025 academic context, the district serves a student body of 834 learners, balanced across grade levels and demographic backgrounds—including 464 White students, 327 Hispanic students, and multiracial, Native American, Asian, and Black representation. To support academic achievement and daily operations, the district maintains a robust organizational framework featuring approximately 244 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes over 105 full-time equivalent certified teachers, 15 instructional aides, and 124 support staff members dedicated to facility maintenance, administration, and student services. Families and researchers seeking additional details on district programs and community initiatives can explore more at www.daytonk12.org.