- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Leandro, CA
Dayton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063471007484
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in San Leandro · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Unified · California
NCES ID 063471007484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dayton Elementary held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 063471007484 · San Leandro, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 26.2:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo High (1,499 students)
Dayton Elementary held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dayton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo High
Arroyo High
1,499 students
- San Lorenzo Hi
San Lorenzo High
1,029 students
- Bohannon Middl
Bohannon Middle
606 students
- Hesperian Elem 500
Hesperian Elementary
500 students
- Washington Man 500
Washington Manor Middle
500 students
- This school 340
Dayton Elementary
340 students
What this shows Dayton Elementary reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton Elementary compares
Dayton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 8.2%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Dayton Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Lorenzo Unified reports $17,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dayton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bohannon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperian Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Manor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in San Leandro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Halkin Elementary
Standard public school
724 students 25:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 23:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayton Elementary
How many students attend Dayton Elementary?
Dayton Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Leandro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayton Elementary?
58.7% of students at Dayton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Elementary is Asian at 50.0% of enrollment, in San Leandro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Elementary?
Dayton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dayton Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Leandro?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton Elementary ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Leandro on the city page.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Unified?
Besides Dayton Elementary, San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students), San Lorenzo High (1,029 students), and Bohannon Middle (606 students). See the San Lorenzo Unified district page for the complete list.