Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dayton Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dayton Oaks serves the southwest part of Dayton, MD, covering an area of approximately 22.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dayton Oaks Elementary School's student population of 739 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
739 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Dependable, Involved & Organized, Very Respectful, & Effort
School Rankings
Dayton Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Oaks Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Dayton Oaks Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dayton Oaks Elementary School?
739 students attend Dayton Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dayton Oaks Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dayton Oaks Elementary School?
Dayton Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dayton Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Dayton Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dayton Oaks Elementary School part of?
Dayton Oaks Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
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