Excellent
#38 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 3% in state
Dayton Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Spring Hill · Spring Hill, KS
A Spring Hill elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21120 W 188th Ter, Spring Hill, KS 66083
- Math 61% proficient (2025)
- Reading 71% proficient (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dayton Creek Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 66% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 12 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dayton Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated846/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spring Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,939
Median home value
$340,300
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Madison Place ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Spring Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Kansas Virtual Academy (ksva)Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 550 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spring Hill
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $10,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dayton Creek Elementary School is listed in Spring Hill; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dayton Creek Elementary School
Dayton Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Hill, KS, part of Spring Hill, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dayton Creek Elementary School
What grades does Dayton Creek Elementary School serve?
Dayton Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dayton Creek Elementary School?
Dayton Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Creek Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dayton Creek Elementary School rank in KS?
Dayton Creek Elementary School ranks #38 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Dayton Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayton Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton Creek Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Dayton Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dayton Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dayton Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dayton Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton Creek Elementary School?
18.1% of students at Dayton Creek Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (913) 592-7266
- Area population (ZIP 66083)
- 12,832
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66083; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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