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Dayton City Elementary School

520 Cherry St
Dayton, TN 37321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 848 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dayton City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dayton City Elementary School's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
848 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dayton City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton City Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#725 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dayton City Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dayton City Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dayton City Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Dayton City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dayton City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton City Elementary School's ranking?
Dayton City Elementary School is ranked #725 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dayton City Elementary School often compared to?
Dayton City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhea Central Elementary School, Frazier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dayton City Elementary School?
848 students attend Dayton City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dayton City Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton City Elementary School?
Dayton City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dayton City Elementary School offer ?
Dayton City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dayton City Elementary School part of?
Dayton City Elementary School is part of Dayton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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