DAYTON ELEMENTARY

12000 S DIAMOND LAKE RD
DAYTON, MN 55327

www.ahschools.us/

702 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

702

Total Students

46.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAYTON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	67
Black	73
Asian	48
Two or More	41
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
464 (66.1 %)
Black
73 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
67 (9.5 %)
Asian
48 (6.8 %)
Two or More
41 (5.8 %)
American Indian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anoka-Hennepin School District
Phone:	(763)506-2200
Website:	http://www.ahschools.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 148

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 106