Dayton Elementary

340 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dayton Elementary School, located at 1500 Dayton Ave. in San Leandro, California, serves as a neighborhood hub within the San Leandro Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its diverse student body. By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The campus acts as an integral part of the local community, often prioritizing parent involvement and collaborative partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, Dayton Elementary works to provide a well-rounded foundation that includes core subjects, physical education, and opportunities for enrichment. Through its dedication to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to achieve their personal best.

340

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	116
Black	8
Asian	170
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
170 (50.0%)
Hispanic
116 (34.1%)
White
28 (8.2%)
Two or More
15 (4.4%)
Black
8 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Lorenzo Unified
Phone:	(510)317-3600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 46