Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dayton Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dayton Center serves the southeast part of Dayton, IA, covering an area of approximately 221.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge located about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dayton Center's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dayton Center ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Center's ranking?
Dayton Center is ranked #360 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Dayton Center often compared to?
Dayton Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School, Early Childhood Center, Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Dayton Center?
200 students attend Dayton Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dayton Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dayton Center?
Dayton Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dayton Center offer ?
Dayton Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton Center part of?
Dayton Center is part of Southeast Valley Community School District.
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