Dayton Oaks Elementary

does.hcpss.org

739 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dayton Oaks Elementary School, located in Dayton, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). The school is situated in a semi-rural area of Western Howard County, providing a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and student development. As part of the highly-regarded HCPSS district, the school adheres to rigorous state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help students build foundational skills in core subjects, technology, and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dayton Oaks is known for maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and the promotion of a well-rounded education, often incorporating enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic resources, the school maintains a dedicated presence through its official portal at [does.hcpss.org](http://does.hcpss.org).

739

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	46
Black	79
Asian	189
Two or More	82

White
343 (46.4%)
Asian
189 (25.6%)
Two or More
82 (11.1%)
Black
79 (10.7%)
Hispanic
46 (6.2%)

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:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)313-1571
Website:	http://does.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 46

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dayton Oaks Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	126
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	136
Grade 5	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dayton Oaks Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	363	49.1%
Male	376	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)