Top Rankings
Dayton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 487 students in Dayton Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,078 Schools
# Students
859 Students
447,031 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
30,227 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dayton Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
9,014 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
39,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
18 Students
48,687 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
731 Students
323,731 Students
% White Students
85%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
797 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
24,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
18,178
# Students in K Grade:
56
45,924
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
41,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
43,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
3,496
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
3,458
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
3,056
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
3,018
# Ungraded Students:
-
57
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,235 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,411 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,235
$14,203
Spending / Student
$15,411
$13,943
Best Dayton Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Fifth Ave
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
