DAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DAYTON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District school district, located in DAYTON, MN with about 471 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, DAYTON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DAYTON ELEMENTARY School, located at 12000 S Diamond Lake Rd in Dayton, Minnesota, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The school is situated in a growing community, providing a suburban educational environment that focuses on fostering core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development for elementary-aged children. As part of one of Minnesota's largest school districts, the school benefits from district-wide resources, standardized curricula, and a commitment to integrating technology and modern pedagogical practices into the classroom.

Beyond the standard curriculum, DAYTON ELEMENTARY emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially through extracurricular activities, character development programs, and collaborative learning opportunities. With its location in the northwest suburbs, the school serves as a central hub for local families, working to maintain a balance between traditional academic rigor and the evolving needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact DAYTON ELEMENTARY at (763) 506-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12000 S DIAMOND LAKE RD
DAYTON, MN 55327-9652
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DAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DAYTON, MN with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
471
Teachers:
28.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 471 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
72.8%
Hispanic/Latino
15.5%
Black or African American
4.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.