Dayton Center

Southeast Valley Community School District
104 2nd St. NW
Dayton, IA 50530
200 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
The **Dayton Center**, located at 104 2nd St. NW in Dayton, Iowa, serves as a key facility within the **Southeast Valley Schools** district. The school is part of a community-focused educational system dedicated to providing academic and extracurricular opportunities for students in the region. By operating as a localized hub, the Dayton Center plays an integral role in maintaining the district's mission to foster student growth, character development, and academic achievement within a supportive small-town environment.

As part of the broader Southeast Valley school community, the Dayton Center benefits from the district's commitment to modern educational standards and collaborative learning. Families and community members can utilize the district's website, [www.southeastvalley.org](http://www.southeastvalley.org), to access information regarding school calendars, policies, and district-wide initiatives. Overall, the center acts as a vital point of engagement for students in Dayton, helping to bridge the gap between community life and the district’s comprehensive educational programming.
200
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    177 (88.5%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0%)
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: No
District: Southeast Valley Community School District
Phone: (515)547-2314
Website: http://www.southeastvalley.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 83
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 41
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Stratford Elementary
Stratford Comm School District
74 Students
1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249 (7.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th