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Dayton Elementary School

Summary:

Dayton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Dayton, Nevada, with a student population of 434. The school is part of the Lyon School District, which is ranked 11th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dayton Elementary's academic performance, as measured by SBAC test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics across all grades was 30.9%, compared to 32.6% for the state and 24.6% for the Lyon district. The school's reading proficiency rates also lag behind the state and district. Dayton Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has generally been in the bottom half of Nevada elementary schools, ranking 227th out of 377 in the 2023-2024 school year with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dayton Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby Riverview Elementary and Sutro Elementary, which are also part of the Lyon School District. However, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Carson City School District, such as Edith W. Fritsch Elementary and Al Seeliger Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 285 Dayton Valley Road
       Dayton, NV  89403

(775) 246-6262

District: Lyon

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,374 Help


Students who attend Dayton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dayton Intermediate School
High:    Dayton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  434

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.8%
Hispanic:
24.7%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Compare Details Dayton Elementary School ranks worse than 60.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Lyon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), Hispanic (24.7%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary School is 18, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Lyon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dayton Elementary School is $11,374. 4 elementary schools in the Lyon School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lyon:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyon 11th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dayton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.77 91st 246 63.0%
2008 72.34 68th 294 76.9%
2009 71.02 65th 292 77.7%
2010 75.75 55th 300 81.7%
2011 63.36 102nd 318 67.9%
2012 47.50 163rd 328 50.3%
2013 41.81 202nd 330 38.8%
2014 54.83 152nd 332 54.2%
2016 60.86 133rd 347 61.7%
2017 43.47 186th 351 47.0%
2018 45.09 181st 341 46.9%
2019 39.80 216th 388 44.3%
2021 32.55 197th 324 39.2%
2022 45.13 172nd 380 54.7%
2023 25.39 268th 384 30.2%
2024 33.41 227th 377 39.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.39 189th 321 41.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.66 158th 330 52.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.39 189th 332 43.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.64 156th 308 49.4%
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Rank History for White students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.15 200th 247 19.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dayton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 493 2 3 23 6 n/a n/a 0 527
1990 519 1 5 18 6 n/a n/a 6 555
1991 543 0 7 32 10 n/a n/a 0 592
1992 483 2 6 33 10 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 513 2 12 33 9 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 458 2 9 36 11 n/a n/a 0 516
1995 483 1 10 70 7 n/a n/a 0 571
1996 483 1 10 70 7 n/a n/a 0 571
1997 315 2 9 55 2 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 316 3 6 57 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 293 0 8 60 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 367 0 8 77 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 345 0 7 88 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2002 322 6 7 81 8 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 322 6 7 81 8 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 335 4 7 92 11 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 540 540
2006 413 9 14 104 11 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 437 12 13 111 11 n/a n/a 0 584
2008 313 12 13 91 9 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 318 8 17 88 12 n/a n/a 0 443
2010 295 9 16 90 15 n/a n/a 0 425
2011 256 1 7 108 6 0 20 0 398
2012 264 0 6 95 8 2 21 0 396
2013 255 0 5 87 6 2 20 0 375
2014 296 3 7 122 10 0 21 0 459
2015 292 4 3 114 12 0 14 0 439
2016 273 7 4 126 11 0 19 0 440
2017 309 5 3 125 8 2 7 0 459
2018 349 2 9 126 12 2 8 0 508
2019 342 5 6 122 9 2 22 0 508
2020 318 2 10 115 9 2 22 0 478
2021 276 2 10 109 8 1 27 0 433
2022 271 1 13 112 6 2 28 0 433
2023 277 2 11 107 4 2 31 0 434

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 527 28.0 18.8 17.1
1990 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1991 592 32.0 18.5 21.8
1992 534 32.0 16.6 19.5
1993 569 37.0 15.4 26.2
1994 516 33.0 15.6 17.2
1995 571 31.5 18.1 34.9
1996 571 31.5 18.1 34.9
1997 383 24.5 15.6 26.9
1998 382 22.5 17.0 42.9
1999 361 22.5 16.0 44.3
2000 453 25.5 17.8 46.4
2001 442 26.5 16.7 46.6
2002 424 29.0 14.6 43.9
2003 424 29.0 14.6 43.9
2004 449 32.5 13.8 41.4
2005 540 n/a n/a n/a
2006 551 34.0 16.2 n/a
2007 584 37.0 15.8 n/a
2008 438 24.0 18.3 35.2
2009 443 25.0 17.7 42.7
2010 425 26.0 16.3 40.2
2011 398 25.0 15.9 49.7
2012 396 23.5 16.8 50
2013 375 22.0 17.0 55.2
2014 459 26.0 17.6 54.7
2015 439 14.0 31.3 56.3
2016 440 27.0 16.2 55.5
2017 459 28.0 16.3 52.9
2018 508 30.0 16.9 59.8
2019 508 32.0 15.8 59.8
2020 478 27.0 17.7 46
2021 433 28.0 15.4 46
2022 433 n/a n/a 33.3
2023 434 24.0 18.0 37.1

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 527 28.0 18.8 17.1
1990 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1991 592 32.0 18.5 21.8
1992 534 32.0 16.6 19.5
1993 569 37.0 15.4 26.2
1994 516 33.0 15.6 17.2
1995 571 31.5 18.1 34.9
1996 571 31.5 18.1 34.9
1997 383 24.5 15.6 26.9
1998 382 22.5 17.0 42.9
1999 361 22.5 16.0 44.3
2000 453 25.5 17.8 46.4
2001 442 26.5 16.7 46.6
2002 424 29.0 14.6 43.9
2003 424 29.0 14.6 43.9
2004 449 32.5 13.8 41.4
2005 540 n/a n/a n/a
2006 551 34.0 16.2 n/a
2007 584 37.0 15.8 n/a
2008 438 24.0 18.3 35.2
2009 443 25.0 17.7 42.7
2010 425 26.0 16.3 40.2
2011 398 25.0 15.9 49.7
2012 396 23.5 16.8 50
2013 375 22.0 17.0 55.2
2014 459 26.0 17.6 54.7
2015 439 14.0 31.3 56.3
2016 440 27.0 16.2 55.5
2017 459 28.0 16.3 52.9
2018 508 30.0 16.9 59.8
2019 508 32.0 15.8 59.8
2020 478 27.0 17.7 46
2021 433 28.0 15.4 46
2022 433 n/a n/a 33.3
2023 434 24.0 18.0 37.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dayton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,018 (10.6%) $8,567 (89.4%) $9,585
2020 $396 (4.0%) $9,454 (96.0%) $9,850
2021 $757 (7.0%) $10,133 (93.0%) $10,890
2022 $1,477 (13.0%) $9,897 (87.0%) $11,374

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dayton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 216th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 268th of 384 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dayton Elementary School)31.630
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lyon)43.236
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Dayton Elementary School)28.625.7
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lyon)36.232.4
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dayton Elementary School)40.619.6
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lyon)3325.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Dayton Elementary School)49.222
 27.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Lyon)4130.8
 10.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.242.7
 6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dayton Elementary School)31.619.2
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lyon)32.619
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Dayton Elementary School)49.126.4
 22.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Lyon)4426.9
 17.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Dayton Elementary School)19.332.3
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Lyon)23.714
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.620
 4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dayton Elementary School)30.640
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lyon)3328.2
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Dayton Elementary School)54.226.5
 27.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Lyon)4231.4
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Dayton Elementary School)33.627.4
 6.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lyon)34.324.4
 9.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Dayton Elementary School)4624.2
 21.8%
   All Grades Reading (Lyon)42.729.2
 13.5%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Dayton Elementary School)19.332.3
 13%
   All Grades Science (Lyon)31.925.8
 6.1%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.527.2
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students508434
 14.6%
African American52
 60%
American Indian94
 55.6%
Asian611
 83.3%
Hispanic122107
 12.3%
Pacific Islander22
White342277
 19%
Two or More Races2231
 40.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%37.1%
 22.7%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Dayton Elementary School.

Students at Dayton Elementary School are 64% White, 25% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Dayton Elementary School ranks 227th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dayton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dayton Intermediate School
High : Dayton High School


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