Excellent
#86 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 4% in state
Dayton Elementary
Elementary School · Anoka-hennepin School District · Dayton, MN
An Anoka-hennepin School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12000 S DIAMOND LAKE RD, Dayton, MN 55327
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dayton Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dayton Elementary 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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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
$133,721
Median home value
$486,500
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | PK–7 | 1.8 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Montessori Renaissance AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Pact Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| St Stephen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anoka-hennepin School District
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #8 of 44
- District spending per student
- $15,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dayton Elementary is listed in Anoka-Hennepin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dayton Elementary
Dayton Elementary is a public elementary school in Dayton, MN, part of Anoka-hennepin School District, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dayton Elementary
What grades does Dayton Elementary serve?
Dayton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dayton Elementary?
Dayton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dayton Elementary rank in MN?
Dayton Elementary ranks #86 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Dayton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dayton Elementary a charter school?
No, Dayton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dayton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dayton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton Elementary?
32.5% of students at Dayton Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (763) 506-2200
- Area population (ZIP 55327)
- 5,542
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55327; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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