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#573 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 45% in state
Dayton Center
Elementary School · Southeast Valley Community School District · Dayton, IA
A Southeast Valley Community School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
PO BOX 26 104 2nd St. NW, Dayton, IA 50530
- Math 80% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dayton Center score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dayton Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average263/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,473
Median home value
$138,900
Median rent
$542/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Southeast Valley Community School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,011NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dayton Center is listed in Southeast Valley Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dayton Center
Dayton Center is a public elementary school in Dayton, IA, part of Southeast Valley Community School District, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dayton Center
What grades does Dayton Center serve?
Dayton Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Dayton Center?
Dayton Center has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Center is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dayton Center rank in IA?
Dayton Center ranks #573 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Dayton Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayton Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dayton Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton Center has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dayton Center a charter school?
No, Dayton Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dayton Center a Title I school?
No, Dayton Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton Center?
46.3% of students at Dayton Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (515) 547-2314
- Area population (ZIP 50530)
- 1,119
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50530; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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