Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dalton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dalton Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dalton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalton Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton Elementary School's ranking?
Dalton Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Dalton Elementary School?
383 students attend Dalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dalton Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dalton Elementary School part of?
Dalton Elementary School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
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