Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dayton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- 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
School Overview
Dayton Elementary School's student population of 569 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dayton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
9%
12%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #202 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Dayton Elementary School?
569 students attend Dayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dayton Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dayton Elementary School offer ?
Dayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dayton Elementary School part of?
Dayton Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin Public School District.
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