Dayton Elementary School

730 College St.
Dayton, IN 47941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dayton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dayton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dayton Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Dayton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#798 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
45-49%
38%
35-39%
41%
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
6%
13%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dayton Elementary School's ranking?
Dayton Elementary School is ranked #798 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Dayton Elementary School often compared to?
Dayton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Lafayette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Dayton Elementary School?
396 students attend Dayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dayton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Elementary School?
Dayton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dayton Elementary School offer ?
Dayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton Elementary School part of?
Dayton Elementary School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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