Dayton Elementary

Summary:

Dayton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dayton, Minnesota, serving 702 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, which is ranked 160 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dayton Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools, with a ranking between 109-326 out of 840-881 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the MCA-III assessments is notably higher than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, with a 56.76% proficiency rate in reading and 55.04% in math, compared to the state averages of 49.85% and 45.47%, respectively. Dayton Elementary's performance is particularly strong in 5th-grade reading, where the proficiency rate was 70% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 57.45%. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students, and its academic performance remains strong across different racial subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Crooked Lake Elementary and Oxbow Creek Elementary, Dayton Elementary consistently outperforms them on the MCA-III assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in math and reading. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.77%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 31.42% to 55.65%, yet its academic performance remains strong, indicating that Dayton Elementary is able to provide a high-quality education to students regardless of their socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public K-5

 12000 S Diamond Lake Rd
       Dayton, MN  55327-9652


(763) 506-2200

District: Anoka-Hennepin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
326th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,776 Help


Students who attend Dayton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jackson Middle
High:    Champlin Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.2%
African American:
13.8%
Hispanic:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dayton Elementary ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 8th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dayton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), African American (13.8%), Hispanic (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary is 14.5. 15 elementary schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dayton Elementary is $13,776, which is the 11th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dayton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton Elementary 326th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Dayton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Anoka-Hennepin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anoka-Hennepin School District 160th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dayton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.76 303rd 674 55.0%
2004 63.68 259th 676 61.7%
2005 68.52 204th 685 70.2%
2006 66.24 249th 756 67.1%
2007 62.48 304th 777 60.9%
2008 66.79 258th 781 67.0%
2009 72.28 106th 434 75.6%
2010 72.14 192nd 803 76.1%
2011 72.53 189th 814 76.8%
2012 56.21 453rd 820 44.8%
2013 62.40 341st 824 58.6%
2014 72.89 206th 826 75.1%
2015 76.95 156th 840 81.4%
2016 80.54 109th 848 87.1%
2017 76.71 169th 853 80.2%
2018 71.64 232nd 847 72.6%
2019 74.15 202nd 870 76.8%
2021 79.21 141st 869 83.8%
2022 82.45 112th 858 86.9%
2023 79.10 154th 845 81.8%
2024 63.77 326th 881 63.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.65 115th 242 52.5%
2023 45.32 137th 276 50.4%
2024 52.64 106th 303 65.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.46 120th 463 74.1%
2019 68.20 132nd 515 74.4%
2021 59.65 140th 417 66.4%
2022 76.77 70th 500 86.0%
2023 56.65 203rd 524 61.3%
2024 44.93 320th 572 44.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.26 440th 728 39.6%
2019 51.02 385th 740 48.0%
2021 68.33 182nd 683 73.4%
2022 72.75 126th 663 81.0%
2023 52.89 375th 774 51.6%
2024 51.67 396th 793 50.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.36 290th 774 62.5%
2019 67.31 265th 787 66.3%
2021 75.74 151st 783 80.7%
2022 83.69 75th 799 90.6%
2023 81.38 105th 787 86.7%
2024 70.67 227th 809 71.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.46 184th 779 76.4%
2019 77.97 134th 798 83.2%
2021 78.67 127th 784 83.8%
2022 77.10 152nd 808 81.2%
2023 72.70 204th 799 74.5%
2024 52.81 427th 826 48.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Dayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.20 32nd 282 88.7%
2023 69.99 65th 279 76.7%
2024 61.41 107th 310 65.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.47 114th 220 48.2%
2019 50.45 105th 219 52.1%
2021 61.57 50th 153 67.3%
2022 88.83 11th 209 94.7%
2023 63.37 59th 214 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at Dayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.83 102nd 712 85.7%
2019 79.52 98th 722 86.4%
2021 79.01 93rd 710 86.9%
2022 84.52 55th 725 92.4%
2023 81.75 92nd 712 87.1%
2024 71.43 172nd 730 76.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dayton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 704 2 17 1 9 n/a n/a 0 733
1989 664 1 15 3 11 n/a n/a 0 694
1990 726 2 13 2 8 n/a n/a 0 751
1991 814 7 15 4 7 n/a n/a 0 847
1992 819 6 14 6 17 n/a n/a 0 862
1993 718 4 12 5 11 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 769 7 9 8 8 n/a n/a 0 801
1995 671 9 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 671 9 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 709 6 6 4 3 n/a n/a 0 728
1998 627 6 8 5 3 n/a n/a 2 651
1999 645 8 13 11 3 n/a n/a 0 680
2000 658 6 18 17 6 n/a n/a 0 705
2001 643 9 18 19 7 n/a n/a 0 696
2002 639 15 14 19 7 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 639 15 14 19 7 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 601 13 21 31 7 n/a n/a 0 673
2005 576 26 25 27 5 n/a n/a 0 659
2006 564 22 29 30 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 514 18 25 35 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 504 21 17 39 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2009 494 19 18 48 3 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 449 24 22 58 5 n/a n/a 0 558
2011 466 16 16 62 2 0 9 0 571
2012 414 10 17 69 1 0 9 0 520
2013 361 10 16 62 1 0 12 0 462
2014 353 10 14 74 0 0 12 0 463
2015 345 10 15 73 0 0 17 0 460
2016 342 15 12 76 0 0 16 0 461
2017 337 17 8 84 1 0 22 0 469
2018 343 23 11 73 0 1 20 0 471
2019 349 30 14 75 2 1 26 0 497
2020 330 34 10 76 4 1 37 0 492
2021 345 37 17 64 8 2 38 0 511
2022 391 51 28 58 7 2 32 0 569
2023 464 73 48 67 7 2 41 0 702
2024 299 75 41 71 7 1 48 0 542

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dayton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 733 37.1 19.7 3.5
1989 694 34.2 20.2 3.7
1990 751 35.4 21.2 3.5
1991 847 39.3 21.5 5.5
1992 862 38.3 22.5 6.5
1993 750 34.7 21.6 6
1994 801 36.3 22.1 8.4
1995 691 0.0 0.0 7.2
1996 691 0.0 0.0 7.2
1997 728 36.6 19.9 7.8
1998 651 n/a 0.0 6.3
1999 680 39.7 17.1 8.2
2000 705 37.6 18.8 10.2
2001 696 37.2 18.7 11.1
2002 694 34.1 20.4 8.9
2003 694 34.1 20.4 8.9
2004 673 35.4 19.0 11
2005 659 32.3 20.4 13.1
2006 647 32.4 20.0 16.1
2007 593 33.7 17.6 17.9
2008 583 30.5 19.1 20.4
2009 582 28.9 20.1 22.9
2010 558 28.5 19.5 26
2011 571 26.8 21.2 20.8
2012 520 29.3 17.6 23.7
2013 462 27.4 16.8 25.5
2014 463 27.8 16.6 26.3
2015 460 28.0 16.4 26.3
2016 461 28.0 16.4 28.6
2017 469 28.3 16.5 30.5
2018 471 28.7 16.3 27.6
2019 497 32.2 15.4 25.6
2020 492 31.4 15.6 27
2021 511 36.2 14.1 23.7
2022 569 38.2 14.8 19.2
2023 702 46.2 15.1 28.8
2024 542 37.1 14.5 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dayton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 733 37.1 19.7 3.5
1989 694 34.2 20.2 3.7
1990 751 35.4 21.2 3.5
1991 847 39.3 21.5 5.5
1992 862 38.3 22.5 6.5
1993 750 34.7 21.6 6
1994 801 36.3 22.1 8.4
1995 691 0.0 0.0 7.2
1996 691 0.0 0.0 7.2
1997 728 36.6 19.9 7.8
1998 651 n/a 0.0 6.3
1999 680 39.7 17.1 8.2
2000 705 37.6 18.8 10.2
2001 696 37.2 18.7 11.1
2002 694 34.1 20.4 8.9
2003 694 34.1 20.4 8.9
2004 673 35.4 19.0 11
2005 659 32.3 20.4 13.1
2006 647 32.4 20.0 16.1
2007 593 33.7 17.6 17.9
2008 583 30.5 19.1 20.4
2009 582 28.9 20.1 22.9
2010 558 28.5 19.5 26
2011 571 26.8 21.2 20.8
2012 520 29.3 17.6 23.7
2013 462 27.4 16.8 25.5
2014 463 27.8 16.6 26.3
2015 460 28.0 16.4 26.3
2016 461 28.0 16.4 28.6
2017 469 28.3 16.5 30.5
2018 471 28.7 16.3 27.6
2019 497 32.2 15.4 25.6
2020 492 31.4 15.6 27
2021 511 36.2 14.1 23.7
2022 569 38.2 14.8 19.2
2023 702 46.2 15.1 28.8
2024 542 37.1 14.5 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dayton Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,776

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dayton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 202nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 154th of 845 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Dayton Elementary)79.870.8
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (Anoka-Hennepin School District)74.265.9
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dayton Elementary)77.458.4
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Anoka-Hennepin School District)62.550.9
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Dayton Elementary)64.975.7
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Anoka-Hennepin School District)73.464.4
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Dayton Elementary)72.459.5
 12.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Anoka-Hennepin School District)61.550.6
 10.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Dayton Elementary)5968.8
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (Anoka-Hennepin School District)65.557.5
 8.1%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Dayton Elementary)72.668.2
 4.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Anoka-Hennepin School District)70.864.8
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Dayton Elementary)5956
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Anoka-Hennepin School District)62.153.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students497702
 41.2%
African American3073
 143.3%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian1448
 242.9%
Hispanic7567
 10.7%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White349464
 33%
Two or More Races2641
 57.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.6%28.8%
 3.2%


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Dayton Elementary ranks 326th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dayton Elementary are 55% White, 14% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 542 students attended Dayton Elementary.

Students who attend Dayton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jackson Middle
High : Champlin Park High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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