Elementary Schools in Dayton City

The Dayton City school district in Ohio is home to 15 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade, with one school extending to 8th grade. These schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 214 to 552, and exhibit a diverse racial makeup, with some schools having a majority of white students and others having a majority of African American students.

Among the standout schools in the district are River's Edge Montessori Elementary School, which has the highest overall performance, ranking 1094 out of 1577 Ohio elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 9.7% and consistently strong test scores, with 50% or more of students proficient in English Language Arts across all grade levels. Another high-performing school is Eastmont Elementary School, which has a relatively high percentage of white students (64.65%) and strong academic performance, ranking 1080 out of 1577 Ohio elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the Dayton City district. For example, in 5th grade English Language Arts, the proficiency rate at River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is 59.5%, while at Westwood Elementary School, it is only 20.7%. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates at some schools, such as Westwood (49.1%) and Roosevelt Elementary School (48.8%), may be a significant factor in their low academic performance.