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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 863 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 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 863 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 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 863 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
863 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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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 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#725 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
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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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
15%
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Black
4%
21%
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White
76%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
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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
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<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?
863 students attend Dayton City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dayton City Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 863 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 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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