Dayton Elementary School

Summary:

Dayton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Armstrong School District in Pennsylvania. With 201 students, it is a relatively small school compared to some of the nearby schools.

Dayton Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past several years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in PSSA test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with 63.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, 87.2% in PSSA Science, and 60.5% in PSSA English Language Arts. This is particularly impressive given that 100% of Dayton's students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking the school in the top 7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for low-income students.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Armstrong School District, Dayton Elementary consistently outperforms its peers, particularly in PSSA Math and Science. For example, Dayton's 63.3% PSSA Math proficiency rate is significantly higher than the 42.6% rate at Lenape Elementary, the next closest school in the district. This suggests that Dayton may be employing effective teaching strategies, curriculum, or support systems that could be shared with other schools to help raise academic achievement more broadly.


Detail:

Public K-6

 175 E. Grant Avenue
       Dayton, PA  16222-0148


(814) 257-8816

District: Armstrong School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
422nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,389 Help


Students who attend Dayton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.4%
Two or more races:
1.5%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dayton Elementary School ranks better than 72.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Armstrong School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Dayton Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Armstrong School District. Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), two or more races (1.5%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Armstrong School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary School is 12, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Armstrong School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dayton Elementary School is $22,389, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Armstrong School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dayton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton Elementary School 422nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Dayton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Armstrong School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong School District 209th of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.78 840th 1302 35.5%
2004 42.35 884th 1308 32.4%
2005 68.83 441st 1299 66.1%
2006 69.11 493rd 1545 68.1%
2007 68.03 539th 1555 65.3%
2008 63.28 662nd 1551 57.3%
2009 66.50 567th 1549 63.4%
2010 64.99 635th 1579 59.8%
2011 67.74 575th 1597 64.0%
2012 64.03 723rd 1599 54.8%
2013 67.20 588th 1519 61.3%
2014 74.62 371st 1467 74.7%
2016 78.74 306th 1554 80.3%
2017 71.09 484th 1547 68.7%
2018 79.24 294th 1530 80.8%
2019 76.54 368th 1544 76.2%
2021 81.42 242nd 1433 83.1%
2022 84.54 211th 1534 86.2%
2023 78.71 312th 1534 79.7%
2024 73.83 422nd 1526 72.3%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.63 54th 1414 96.2%
2024 86.08 101st 1432 92.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.20 276th 1488 81.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.61 519th 1495 65.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.33 375th 1236 69.7%
2024 58.24 517th 1229 57.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Dayton Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept 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
1988 294 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1989 269 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 271 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 276
1991 275 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 280
1992 268 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1993 286 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1994 284 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1995 316 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1996 316 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1997 345 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 327 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1999 334 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2000 320 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2001 297 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2002 326 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 326 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 314 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2005 331 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 319 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2007 310 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2008 302 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 303 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2010 237 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2011 276 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 282
2012 265 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 273
2013 257 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 262
2014 258 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 267
2015 254 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 262
2016 241 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 249
2017 227 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 232
2018 232 3 2 2 0 0 1 0 240
2019 213 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 218
2020 223 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 231
2021 197 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 202
2022 198 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 204
2023 192 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 201
2024 187 1 0 2 1 0 3 0 194

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
1988 295 20.3 14.5 n/a
1989 273 20.0 13.6 n/a
1990 276 19.0 14.5 0
1991 280 19.9 14.0 n/a
1992 273 16.1 16.9 n/a
1993 288 16.0 18.0 n/a
1994 285 16.0 17.8 n/a
1995 318 21.0 15.1 n/a
1996 318 21.0 15.1 n/a
1997 346 21.0 16.5 n/a
1998 332 18.5 17.9 n/a
1999 337 20.0 16.9 n/a
2000 325 22.0 14.8 59.1
2001 302 21.0 14.4 53.3
2002 328 19.9 16.5 48.2
2003 328 19.9 16.5 48.2
2004 315 22.3 14.1 48.6
2005 333 21.5 15.5 47.4
2006 322 20.6 15.6 54.7
2007 315 21.5 14.7 50.8
2008 305 22.9 13.3 52.8
2009 306 23.8 12.8 55.9
2010 240 22.3 10.7 52.1
2011 282 22.8 12.3 51.4
2012 273 21.7 12.5 51.3
2013 262 20.6 12.6 36.3
2014 267 20.7 12.8 46.8
2015 262 21.0 12.4 57.6
2016 249 20.0 12.4 52.2
2017 232 20.5 11.3 100
2018 240 21.0 11.4 100
2019 218 19.0 11.4 100
2020 231 19.0 12.1 100
2021 202 19.4 10.3 98.5
2022 204 18.5 11.0 98.5
2023 201 17.2 11.6 100
2024 194 16.0 12.0 100

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
1988 295 20.3 14.5 n/a
1989 273 20.0 13.6 n/a
1990 276 19.0 14.5 0
1991 280 19.9 14.0 n/a
1992 273 16.1 16.9 n/a
1993 288 16.0 18.0 n/a
1994 285 16.0 17.8 n/a
1995 318 21.0 15.1 n/a
1996 318 21.0 15.1 n/a
1997 346 21.0 16.5 n/a
1998 332 18.5 17.9 n/a
1999 337 20.0 16.9 n/a
2000 325 22.0 14.8 59.1
2001 302 21.0 14.4 53.3
2002 328 19.9 16.5 48.2
2003 328 19.9 16.5 48.2
2004 315 22.3 14.1 48.6
2005 333 21.5 15.5 47.4
2006 322 20.6 15.6 54.7
2007 315 21.5 14.7 50.8
2008 305 22.9 13.3 52.8
2009 306 23.8 12.8 55.9
2010 240 22.3 10.7 52.1
2011 282 22.8 12.3 51.4
2012 273 21.7 12.5 51.3
2013 262 20.6 12.6 36.3
2014 267 20.7 12.8 46.8
2015 262 21.0 12.4 57.6
2016 249 20.0 12.4 52.2
2017 232 20.5 11.3 100
2018 240 21.0 11.4 100
2019 218 19.0 11.4 100
2020 231 19.0 12.1 100
2021 202 19.4 10.3 98.5
2022 204 18.5 11.0 98.5
2023 201 17.2 11.6 100
2024 194 16.0 12.0 100

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 $1,366 (6.9%) $18,556 (93.1%) $19,922
2020 $1,539 (8.0%) $17,628 (92.0%) $19,167
2021 $3,062 (13.2%) $20,159 (86.8%) $23,221
2022 $3,991 (17.8%) $18,398 (82.2%) $22,389

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dayton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 368th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 312th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Dayton Elementary School)85.364.1
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dayton Elementary School)80.669.2
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Dayton Elementary School)62.150
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Dayton Elementary School)89.690
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dayton Elementary School)63.370
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Dayton Elementary School)71.883.3
 11.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dayton Elementary School)7087.5
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Dayton Elementary School)5050
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dayton Elementary School)71.462.5
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Dayton Elementary School)67.662.6
 5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Dayton Elementary School)89.690
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dayton Elementary School)71.672
 0.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students218201
 7.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic05
Pacific Islander00
White213192
 9.9%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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

High : West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 194 students attended Dayton Elementary School.

Students at Dayton Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Dayton Elementary School ranks 422nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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