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Dayton Elementary School

Summary:

Dayton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Dayton, Washington, with a student population of 193. The school is part of the Dayton School District, which is ranked 109 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dayton Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.31%) compared to nearby schools like Prescott Elementary, which has 69.6% Hispanic students, and Starbuck School, which has 15% African American students. Academically, Dayton Elementary's performance on SBAC and WCAS tests is generally lower than the state averages, but it outperforms some nearby schools like Prescott Elementary and Waitsburg Elementary. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.39% to 54.21% over the past few years.

While Dayton Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $10,822 in 2019-2020 to $20,582 in 2021-2022. This is higher than the nearby Prescott Elementary ($24,869) and Waitsburg Elementary ($16,761) schools. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and white students, is generally lower than the state averages, but it performs better for low-socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 302 E Park
       Dayton, WA  99328-1596

(206) 382-2507

District: Dayton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
694th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,582 Help


Students who attend Dayton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dayton Middle School
High:    Dayton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  193

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Hispanic:
13.5%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Compare Details Dayton Elementary School ranks worse than 59.4% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% 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 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dayton Elementary School is $20,582.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dayton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton Elementary School 694th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Dayton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dayton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dayton School District 109th of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.42 662nd 1026 35.5%
2005 45.79 588th 1031 43.0%
2006 62.06 391st 1051 62.8%
2007 58.97 434th 1069 59.4%
2008 65.44 359th 1067 66.4%
2009 64.62 369th 1072 65.6%
2010 39.37 705th 1088 35.2%
2011 55.89 491st 1092 55.0%
2012 47.22 619th 1097 43.6%
2013 38.36 734th 1106 33.6%
2015 46.79 576th 1067 46.0%
2016 64.42 380th 1053 63.9%
2017 65.51 371st 1056 64.9%
2018 56.87 450th 1054 57.3%
2019 60.86 439th 1130 61.2%
2021 29.77 764th 1107 31.0%
2022 37.74 713th 1169 39.0%
2023 33.92 779th 1169 33.4%
2024 38.85 694th 1168 40.6%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.08 360th 835 56.9%
2019 67.24 249th 979 74.6%
2022 59.25 342nd 1019 66.4%
2023 66.76 270th 1013 73.3%
2024 51.64 479th 1024 53.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.26 552nd 1004 45.0%
2019 61.96 405th 1068 62.1%
2022 50.38 515th 1100 53.2%
2023 38.60 662nd 1094 39.5%
2024 32.77 754th 1093 31.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.60 316th 999 68.4%
2019 60.78 414th 1075 61.5%
2021 24.31 783rd 1025 23.6%
2022 37.15 679th 1113 39.0%
2023 46.24 554th 1099 49.6%
2024 37.19 691st 1099 37.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.07 553rd 1027 46.2%
2021 23.71 756th 943 19.8%
2022 26.08 817th 1031 20.8%
2023 19.95 871st 1011 13.8%
2024 29.42 754th 1009 25.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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 337 0 2 40 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1989 345 0 3 46 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1990 414 0 2 50 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1991 320 0 2 34 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 346 3 1 53 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 353 0 2 43 3 n/a n/a 0 401
1994 337 0 3 47 3 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 167 1 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1996 167 1 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1997 270 1 1 51 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 287 1 3 41 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1999 280 2 2 33 2 n/a n/a 0 319
2000 294 1 3 32 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2001 263 1 4 40 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2002 265 0 6 42 4 n/a n/a 0 317
2003 265 0 6 42 4 n/a n/a 0 317
2004 257 2 7 43 3 n/a n/a 0 312
2005 263 1 7 40 3 n/a n/a 0 314
2006 283 5 9 36 2 n/a n/a 1 336
2007 249 1 7 28 1 n/a n/a 1 287
2008 219 1 4 26 4 n/a n/a 1 255
2009 205 6 3 28 2 n/a n/a 1 245
2010 197 8 3 33 8 n/a n/a 2 251
2011 185 8 3 30 8 0 0 0 234
2012 179 7 3 33 6 0 7 0 235
2013 170 6 3 33 7 0 6 0 225
2014 150 3 2 27 3 0 5 0 190
2015 169 2 2 31 2 0 7 0 213
2016 143 0 1 31 3 0 4 0 182
2017 157 0 1 35 2 0 6 0 201
2018 158 2 1 37 2 0 4 0 204
2019 160 2 0 38 1 0 3 0 204
2020 167 0 2 39 1 0 6 0 215
2021 146 0 1 36 0 0 7 0 190
2022 154 0 1 32 0 0 7 0 194
2023 155 1 2 26 0 1 8 0 193

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 380 22.0 17.2 0
1989 394 21.0 18.7 n/a
1990 466 22.2 20.9 0
1991 357 16.8 21.2 n/a
1992 403 16.7 24.1 n/a
1993 401 19.0 21.1 n/a
1994 390 19.3 20.2 n/a
1995 207 18.5 11.2 n/a
1996 207 18.5 11.2 n/a
1997 324 17.3 18.7 n/a
1998 333 15.8 21.1 n/a
1999 319 14.1 22.6 n/a
2000 331 16.8 19.7 n/a
2001 309 19.0 16.3 n/a
2002 317 17.9 17.7 52.4
2003 317 17.9 17.7 52.4
2004 312 17.0 18.4 59.9
2005 314 16.9 18.6 56.7
2006 336 17.6 19.1 53.7
2007 287 17.0 16.9 61.9
2008 255 18.8 13.6 55.1
2009 245 18.7 13.1 55.3
2010 251 15.4 16.2 60.2
2011 234 15.0 15.5 59.4
2012 235 15.1 15.4 64.3
2013 225 15.8 14.1 67.6
2014 190 n/a n/a 61.1
2015 213 19.0 11.2 59.2
2016 182 17.0 10.7 58.8
2017 201 18.1 11.0 58.7
2018 204 19.0 10.7 58.8
2019 204 16.7 12.2 52
2020 215 15.6 13.7 54.4
2021 190 14.6 12.9 54.2
2022 194 15.1 12.7 46.4
2023 193 13.4 14.4 52.3

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 380 22.0 17.2 0
1989 394 21.0 18.7 n/a
1990 466 22.2 20.9 0
1991 357 16.8 21.2 n/a
1992 403 16.7 24.1 n/a
1993 401 19.0 21.1 n/a
1994 390 19.3 20.2 n/a
1995 207 18.5 11.2 n/a
1996 207 18.5 11.2 n/a
1997 324 17.3 18.7 n/a
1998 333 15.8 21.1 n/a
1999 319 14.1 22.6 n/a
2000 331 16.8 19.7 n/a
2001 309 19.0 16.3 n/a
2002 317 17.9 17.7 52.4
2003 317 17.9 17.7 52.4
2004 312 17.0 18.4 59.9
2005 314 16.9 18.6 56.7
2006 336 17.6 19.1 53.7
2007 287 17.0 16.9 61.9
2008 255 18.8 13.6 55.1
2009 245 18.7 13.1 55.3
2010 251 15.4 16.2 60.2
2011 234 15.0 15.5 59.4
2012 235 15.1 15.4 64.3
2013 225 15.8 14.1 67.6
2014 190 n/a n/a 61.1
2015 213 19.0 11.2 59.2
2016 182 17.0 10.7 58.8
2017 201 18.1 11.0 58.7
2018 204 19.0 10.7 58.8
2019 204 16.7 12.2 52
2020 215 15.6 13.7 54.4
2021 190 14.6 12.9 54.2
2022 194 15.1 12.7 46.4
2023 193 13.4 14.4 52.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Dayton Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201656.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%72.0%72.0%80.0%68.0%72.0%72.0%
201772.2%0.0%0.0%5.6%2.8%80.6%80.6%91.7%80.6%80.6%80.6%
201878.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.3%89.3%82.1%89.3%89.3%89.3%
201965.4%0.0%0.0%3.9%7.7%80.8%80.8%76.9%76.9%80.8%80.8%
202090.3%3.2%3.2%0.0%6.5%90.3%93.6%90.3%90.3%93.6%93.6%93.6%93.6%93.6%
202190.0%0.0%3.3%0.0%0.0%96.7%96.7%93.3%93.3%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%
202395.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%
202479.3%6.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%82.8%82.8%93.1%79.3%82.8%79.3%79.3%79.3%82.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Dayton Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.6%0.0%1.1%3.3%97.2%97.2%96.1%96.7%96.7%97.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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 $1,108 (7.2%) $14,267 (92.8%) $15,375
2020 $751 (6.9%) $10,071 (93.1%) $10,822
2021 $1,325 (7.3%) $16,790 (92.7%) $18,115
2022 $1,459 (7.1%) $19,123 (92.9%) $20,582

Data source: Washington 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 439th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 779th of 1169 Elementary schools
 27.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dayton Elementary School)68.850
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dayton School District)68.850
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Dayton Elementary School)66.755.9
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Dayton School District)66.755.9
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dayton Elementary School)70.629
 41.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dayton School District)70.629
 41.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Dayton Elementary School)64.735.5
 29.2%
   4th Grade Math (Dayton School District)64.735.5
 29.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dayton Elementary School)6335.3
 27.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dayton School District)6335.3
 27.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Dayton Elementary School)3729.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Dayton School District)3729.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Dayton Elementary School)51.944.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Dayton School District)51.944.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dayton Elementary School)67.739
 28.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dayton School District)67.745.2
 22.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Dayton Elementary School)57.542.7
 14.8%
   All Grades Math (Dayton School District)54.441.9
 12.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Dayton Elementary School)51.944.4
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Dayton School District)60.359.7
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students204193
 5.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic3826
 31.6%
Pacific Islander01
White160155
 3.1%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%52.3%
 0.4%

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Dayton Elementary School ranks 694th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Dayton Middle School
High : Dayton High School

Students at Dayton Elementary School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Dayton Elementary School.


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