Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dayton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dayton Creek Elementary School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat 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
228 students
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Dayton Creek Elementary School This chart displays gender of Dayton Creek Elementary School](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/158000/158467/dayton-creek-elementary-school-chart-br9jnR2.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Dayton Creek Elementary School by grade. This chart displays the students of Dayton Creek Elementary School by grade.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/158000/158467/dayton-creek-elementary-school-chart-qE6mXG.png)
School Rankings
Dayton Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Creek Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dayton Creek Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dayton Creek Elementary School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/158000/158467/dayton-creek-elementary-school-chart-mXexRS.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/158000/158467/dayton-creek-elementary-school-chart-T5JwFh.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Dayton Creek Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Dayton Creek Elementary School?
228 students attend Dayton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dayton Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Creek Elementary School?
Dayton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dayton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Dayton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dayton Creek Elementary School part of?
Dayton Creek Elementary School is part of Spring Hill School District.
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