Serving 848 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dayton City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dayton City Elementary School's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dayton City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton City Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#725 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
75%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton City Elementary School's ranking?
Dayton City Elementary School is ranked #725 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dayton City Elementary School often compared to?
Dayton City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhea Central Elementary School, Frazier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dayton City Elementary School?
848 students attend Dayton City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dayton City Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton City Elementary School?
Dayton City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dayton City Elementary School offer ?
Dayton City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dayton City Elementary School part of?
Dayton City Elementary School is part of Dayton School District.
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