Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dayton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Dayton Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Dayton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
25%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
64%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Dayton Elementary School is ranked #316 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Dayton Elementary School often compared to?
Dayton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Dayton Elementary School?
434 students attend Dayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dayton Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Elementary School?
Dayton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dayton Elementary School offer ?
Dayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dayton Elementary School part of?
Dayton Elementary School is part of Lyon County School District.
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