Dayton Elementary School

285 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dayton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dayton Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
433 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Dayton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NV)
#379 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
26%
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36%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
44%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
63%
29%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dayton Elementary School's ranking?
Dayton Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Dayton Elementary School often compared to?
Dayton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Dayton Elementary School?
433 students attend Dayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dayton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Dayton Elementary School offer ?
Dayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dayton Elementary School part of?
Dayton Elementary School is part of Lyon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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