Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dalton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dalton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Dalton Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dalton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalton Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton Elementary School's ranking?
Dalton Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dalton Elementary School often compared to?
Dalton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Elementary School, Orrville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dalton Elementary School?
341 students attend Dalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dalton Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalton Elementary School?
Dalton Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dalton Elementary School offer ?
Dalton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dalton Elementary School part of?
Dalton Elementary School is part of Dalton Local School District.
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