Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dayton Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dayton Grade School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dayton school district, covering approximately 57.8 square miles in Dayton, OR. The typical drive to the school takes 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dayton Grade School's student population of 320 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
COMMUNITY. INTEGRITY. HOPE.
School Rankings
Dayton Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Grade School is 0.53, which is less 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
#1132 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
37%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
58%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Grade School's ranking?
Dayton Grade School is ranked #1132 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Dayton Grade School often compared to?
Dayton Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amity Elementary School, Yamhill Carlton Elementary School, Wascher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Dayton Grade School?
320 students attend Dayton Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dayton Grade School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dayton Grade School?
Dayton Grade School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton Grade School offer ?
Dayton Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton Grade School part of?
Dayton Grade School is part of Dayton SD 8 School District.
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