Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dalton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dalton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dalton Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dalton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalton Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton Elementary School's ranking?
Dalton Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Dalton Elementary School often compared to?
Dalton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Dalton Elementary School?
376 students attend Dalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dalton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalton Elementary School?
Dalton Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dalton Elementary School offer ?
Dalton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dalton Elementary School part of?
Dalton Elementary School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Spring
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break!
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
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