Dayton City Elementary

www.daytoncity.net

891 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dayton City Elementary, located at 520 Cherry Street in Dayton, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young learners, typically spanning from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school is integrated into the Dayton City School District, which emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in their formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dayton City Elementary is characterized by its role as a central neighborhood hub that encourages community engagement and parental involvement. The school prioritizes a balanced approach to education, aiming to cultivate both personal character and academic achievement. By maintaining a focus on small-town values and individualized student growth, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching foundation that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

891

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton City Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	668
Hispanic	135
Black	39
Asian	12
Two or More	37

White
668 (75.0%)
Hispanic
135 (15.2%)
Black
39 (4.4%)
Two or More
37 (4.2%)
Asian
12 (1.3%)

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:	No
District:	Dayton
Phone:	(423)775-8414
Website:	http://www.daytoncity.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 75