Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dalton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dalton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Dalton, OH, covering approximately 43.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dalton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dalton Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dalton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalton Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton Elementary School's ranking?
Dalton Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dalton Elementary School often compared to?
Dalton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Elementary School, Waynedale Elementary School, Orrville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dalton Elementary School?
339 students attend Dalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dalton Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dalton Elementary School?
Dalton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dalton Elementary School offer ?
Dalton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dalton Elementary School part of?
Dalton Elementary School is part of Dalton Local School District.
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