Dayton Consolidated School

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Dayton Consolidated School ranks 129 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dayton Consolidated School is an elementary school located in Dayton, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 120 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06, which is ranked 76 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dayton Consolidated School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.17%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, from a high of 5-star in 2016-2017 to a 3-star rating in the most recent year. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.4% in 2020-2021 to 11.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. However, Dayton Consolidated School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (63.64%) and Mathematics (57.14%) are higher than the district and state averages, indicating strong academic performance. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (20% in 2022-2023), suggesting a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools like Biddeford Primary School and John F Kennedy Memorial School.

Overall, Dayton Consolidated School has a unique profile, with a predominantly white student population, fluctuating school rankings, and a mix of academic strengths and challenges. Further investigation into the school's demographics, trends, and strategies for improvement could provide valuable insights to support the school's continued development and success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

21 Clarks Mills Road
Dayton, ME 04005

(207) 499-2283

District: Dayton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
129^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,141

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 120

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dayton Consolidated School ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dayton Consolidated School is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Dayton Consolidated School employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dayton Consolidated School is $25,141.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dayton Consolidated School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dayton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton Public Schools 76^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dayton Consolidated School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	56.03	103^rd	255	59.6%
2017	85.62	18^th	256	93.0%
2018	56.26	105^th	254	58.7%
2019	68.35	65^th	258	74.8%
2023	59.64	129^th	290	55.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dayton Consolidated School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	137	0	0	1	0	138
2016	137	1	0	0	0	138
2017	139	0	0	0	1	140
2018	124	1	2	0	1	128
2019	110	2	2	0	4	118
2020	123	3	2	0	4	132
2021	108	0	2	0	8	118
2022	104	0	2	0	7	113
2023	113	0	4	0	3	120

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dayton Consolidated School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	138	n/a	n/a	23.9
2016	138	12.0	11.5	23.2
2017	140	12.7	11.0	27.1
2018	128	11.7	10.9	27.3
2019	118	11.7	10.0	17.8
2020	132	12.2	10.8	17.4
2021	118	11.7	10.0	22.9
2022	113	11.7	9.6	22.1
2023	120	12.7	9.4	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dayton Consolidated School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	138	n/a	n/a	23.9
2016	138	12.0	11.5	23.2
2017	140	12.7	11.0	27.1
2018	128	11.7	10.9	27.3
2019	118	11.7	10.0	17.8
2020	132	12.2	10.8	17.4
2021	118	11.7	10.0	22.9
2022	113	11.7	9.6	22.1
2023	120	12.7	9.4	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dayton Consolidated School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$24,638
2019	$20,606
2020	$19,694
2021	$27,123
2022	$25,694
2023	$25,141

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dayton Consolidated School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 129^th of 290 Elementary schools	19.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	118	120	1.7%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	110	113	2.7%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.8%	20%	2.2%

Schools Near Dayton Consolidated School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Dayton Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Clarks Mills Road	Dayton	04005	York County	Dayton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 499-2283	120	13	9.4	20.0%	113 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	59.6	129^th of 290 public elementary schools	55.5%					(n/a)	63.6	57.1		$25,141
Lyman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	39 Schoolhouse Road	Lyman	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 499-7228	242	22	11.1	25.2%	218 (90.1%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.5%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	72.8	79^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.8%		83.6	24^th of 210 public elementary schools	88.6%	55	73.7	65.7	15.2	$17,600
Waterboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Sokokis Trail	East Waterboro	04030	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 247-6126	506	45	11.1	28.1%	471 (93.1%)	5 (1.0%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	57.3	137^th of 290 public elementary schools	52.8%		52.8	93^rd of 210 public elementary schools	55.7%	44	66.2	54.9	29.9	$15,529
Hollis School	Public	PK, KG-5	554 River Road	Hollis Center	04042	York County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 929-3838	293	23	12.7	30.4%	272 (92.8%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	36.4	209^th of 290 public elementary schools	27.9%		52.2	95^th of 210 public elementary schools	54.8%	114	59.0	47.9	20.5	$17,476
Young School	Public	K-2	36 Tasker St	Saco	04072	York County	Saco Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 284-7053	295	26	11.2	18.3%	248 (84.1%)	31 (10.5%)	10 (3.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)								(n/a)				$20,333
Mildred L Day School	Public	K-5	600 Limerick Road	Arundel	04046	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 284-4677	210	20	10.6	14.3%	194 (92.4%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	84.7	48^th of 290 public elementary schools	83.4%		82.3	28^th of 210 public elementary schools	86.7%	20	77.2	78.2	32.4	$24,668
Buxton Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	912 Long Plains Road	Buxton	04093	York County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 929-3836	538	52	10.3	34.8%	497 (92.4%)	5 (0.9%)	11 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	36.8	206^th of 290 public elementary schools	29.0%		13.9	182^nd of 210 public elementary schools	13.3%	24	59.1	46.8	28.6	$17,442
Biddeford Primary School	Public	1-2	320 Hill Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-8285	358	34	10.6	58.4%	256 (71.5%)	26 (7.3%)	29 (8.1%)	14 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.9%)								(n/a)				$20,349
John F Kennedy Memorial School	Public	PK-K	64 West Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-4134	263	19	14.1	55.5%	190 (72.2%)	19 (7.2%)	23 (8.7%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.7%)								(n/a)				$17,786
Biddeford Intermediate School	Public	3-4	335 Hill Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-5957	350	31	11.2	53.4%	286 (81.7%)	19 (5.4%)	16 (4.6%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	56.2	140^th of 290 public elementary schools	51.7%		52.9	92^nd of 210 public elementary schools	56.2%	48	60.3	59.2		$19,412

Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton Consolidated School

Is Dayton Consolidated School a good school?

Dayton Consolidated School ranks 129^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Dayton Consolidated School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Dayton Consolidated School?

Students at Dayton Consolidated School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dayton Consolidated School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 120 students attended Dayton Consolidated School.

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