Dayton Elementary School

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Dayton Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
12000 S Diamond Lake Rd,  Dayton, MN
Anoka-Hennepin Schools
3.4
556 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jessica Whippler
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
51%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.6%
State Average
31.9%
Science
29.2%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
55.8%
Black
15.5%
Hispanic
12.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.7%
Two or more races
7.2%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/24/2026
Despite it being a small school with less students than other elementary schools, my kid often comes home hungry saying they didn’t have enough time to eat. The kids have about 15 mns to stuff nasty unhealthy food, if everything goes smooth. If there is a delay, kids get less time. I’ve personally h...
1.0 other
3/9/2026
I was quite surprised to find out from my student, they know it is an unclean learning environment. Custodial staff during the evening, never clean the floors. The same wrappers would be on the floor from last week. (no sweeping, no vacuuming, no mopping.) A few of the classrooms have mice because o...
5.0 parent
4/13/2020
My kids love Dayton! Due to the population in the area, it is still considered a small-town school. The staff is welcoming and caring!
5.0 parent
12/22/2017
Dayton Elementary has awesome Teachers and Staff!

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Dayton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Dayton, MN, in the Dayton neighborhood, and is served by the Anoka-Hennepin Schools in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 556 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Dayton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $555,879. Discover additional schools in the area, like Secondary Virtual School, Sandburg Regional High School, Anoka-Hennepin Regional High School, and more. Learn more about what Dayton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dayton Elementary School.

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