Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dayton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dayton Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Dayton, MN, covering an area of approximately 22.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dayton Elementary School's student population of 556 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Dayton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
16%
12%
White
56%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Elementary School's ranking?
Dayton Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dayton Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Dayton Elementary School?
556 students attend Dayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dayton Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dayton Elementary School?
Dayton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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 Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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