Dayton Grade School

www.dgs.daytonk12.org

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dayton Grade School, located at 526 Ferry Street in Dayton, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dayton School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through the district's middle and high school levels.

Beyond core academics, Dayton Grade School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes its official website to keep the community informed about district policies, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities. As a key part of the local Dayton community, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, respect, and a lifelong commitment to learning among its student body.

320

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

117.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	119
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
187 (58.4%)
Hispanic
119 (37.2%)
Two or More
12 (3.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Dayton SD 8
Phone:	(503)864-2217
Website:	http://www.dgs.daytonk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 44

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dayton Grade School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dayton Grade School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	49.7%
Male	161	50.3%

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