School Overview
Dayton Elementary School, located at 12000 S Diamond Lake Rd in Dayton, Minnesota, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The school is situated in a growing community, providing a suburban educational environment that focuses on fostering core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development for elementary-aged children. As part of one of Minnesota's largest school districts, the school benefits from district-wide resources, standardized curricula, and a commitment to integrating technology and modern pedagogical practices into the classroom.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Dayton Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially through extracurricular activities, character development programs, and collaborative learning opportunities. With its location in the northwest suburbs, the school serves as a central hub for local families, working to maintain a balance between traditional academic rigor and the evolving needs of its diverse student body.
556
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White310
Hispanic69
Black86
Asian43
Two or More40
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    310 (55.8%)
  • Black
    86 (15.5%)
  • Hispanic
    69 (12.4%)
  • Asian
    43 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    40 (7.2%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Anoka-Hennepin School District
Phone: (763)506-2200
Website: http://www.ahschools.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 98
Grade 1 93
Grade 2 105
Grade 3 86
Grade 4 88
Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dayton Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten98
Grade 193
Grade 2105
Grade 386
Grade 488
Grade 586
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dayton Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27950.2%
Male27749.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)