Excellent
#286 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 10% in state
Dayton EL Sch
Elementary School · Armstrong Sd · Dayton, PA
An Armstrong Sd elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
175 E. Grant Avenue, Dayton, PA 16222
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dayton EL Sch score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dayton EL Sch 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,313
Median home value
$136,900
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Maple KnobPrivate · tuition | 2.8 | 1–9 | 3.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Armstrong Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dayton EL Sch is listed in Armstrong SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dayton EL Sch
Dayton EL Sch is a public elementary school in Dayton, PA, part of Armstrong Sd, serving approximately 194 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dayton EL Sch
What grades does Dayton EL Sch serve?
Dayton EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Dayton EL Sch?
Dayton EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton EL Sch 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 EL Sch rank in PA?
Dayton EL Sch ranks #286 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dayton EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayton EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton EL Sch has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dayton EL Sch a charter school?
No, Dayton EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dayton EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Dayton EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Dayton EL Sch 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Armstrong County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (814) 257-8816
- Area population (ZIP 16222)
- 3,139
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 · 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 16222; 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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