District Overview
Headquartered at 100 Cherry Creek Road in Dayton, Texas, Dayton Independent School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving families across the region. Nestled within the greater Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metropolitan region and classified as a distant town setting, the district manages seven operational schools that cater to a vibrant student body of 5,675 enrolled pupils. Dayton ISD provides a seamless educational pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, cultivating a rich learning environment reflected in its diverse demographic profile, which prominently includes Hispanic, White, Black, and multiracial student communities.

To deliver comprehensive educational and developmental services, the district maintains a extensive organizational network powered by over 1,514 full-time equivalent staff members. The academic core is anchored by a teaching force of roughly 693 educators and 115 instructional aides, who together foster personalized instruction and classroom support. This instructional framework is bolstered by more than 706 support staff personnel who handle administrative, logistical, and student-service needs. Through this dedicated workforce and structured continuum of care, Dayton ISD maintains a well-resourced academic community designed to empower students at every stage of their educational journey.
7
Total Schools
5,675
Total Students
693.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAYTON ISD
Demographic Student Count
White2,335
Hispanic2,755
Black367
Asian21
Two or More161
American Indian33
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    2,755 (48.5%)
  • White
    2,335 (41.1%)
  • Black
    367 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    161 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    33 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    21 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in DAYTON ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:5,675*
Teachers (FTE):693.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in DAYTON ISD
Found 7 Schools