- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, MN
Dayton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dayton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270318000102
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 556
- students enrolled
Dayton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-160 students YoY
Dayton Elementary shrank from 702 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-22.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-160 students YoY 270318000102 · Dayton, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 12.1:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Dayton Elementary shrank from 702 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-22.8%). Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Dayton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school 556
Dayton Elementary
556 students
What this shows Dayton Elementary reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dayton Elementary compares
Dayton Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Dayton Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dayton Elementary
How many students attend Dayton Elementary?
Dayton Elementary has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), down 160.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayton Elementary?
21.9% of students at Dayton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dayton Elementary is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton Elementary?
Dayton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Dayton Elementary, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.