Very Good
#488 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 22% in state
Dayton Elementary School
Elementary School · Dayton School District · Dayton, WA
An elementary school in Dayton, WA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
302 E Park, Dayton, WA 99328
- Math 41% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dayton Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dayton 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,233
Median home value
$252,200
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99328; 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.
Dayton School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dayton Elementary School is listed in Dayton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dayton Elementary School
Dayton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, WA, part of Dayton School District, serving approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dayton Elementary School
What grades does Dayton Elementary School serve?
Dayton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dayton Elementary School?
Dayton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dayton Elementary School rank in WA?
Dayton Elementary School ranks #488 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Dayton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dayton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dayton Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dayton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dayton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dayton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dayton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dayton Elementary School?
59.4% of students at Dayton 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
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (206) 382-2507
- Area population (ZIP 99328)
- 3,595
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99328; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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