Dayton Elementary School
Tel:
(814)257-8816
- Dayton Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Dayton Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Dayton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Dayton Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 240 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dayton Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,814 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dayton Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #843 out of 2814 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 46% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Armstrong School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Dayton Elementary School is West Shamokin Junior Senior High School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shannock Valley Elementary School (6.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rural Valley West Shamokin Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 590 students
6.2 miles
178 Wolf Drive
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724)783-7040 6.2 7-12 590 - Rural Valley Shannock Valley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 376 students
6.9 miles
210 Cowanshannock Avenue
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724)783-6991 6.9 K-6 376 - Marion Center Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 636 students
7.5 miles
22800 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724)397-5551 7.5 7-12 636 - New Bethlehem Redbank Valley High School Grades: 7-12 | 459 students
9.3 miles
910 Broad St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814)275-2424 9.3 7-12 459 - New Bethlehem Redbank Valley Primary School Grades: K-2 | 257 students
9.6 miles
600 Vine Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814)275-2680 9.6 K-2 257
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