Enrollment
128
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 230486000124
Dayton Consolidated School
21 Clarks Mills Road, Dayton, ME 04005 · (207) 499-2283 · York County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL128 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
46 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 15 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 20 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 13 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 25 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 15 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 23 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (17) is 26% smaller than its 5th grade class (23).
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 28% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
57.4%
ME avg 64.1%
What this means: On the MEA, Maine's statewide test, about 57 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Maine average is about 64 of 100.
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Dayton Consolidated School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Consolidated School this school | 128 | 35.9% | N/A |
| Alfred Elementary School Alfred | 179 | 35.2% | N/A |
| Sebago Elementary School Sebago | 116 | 30.2% | N/A |
| Eric L Knowlton School Berwick | 204 | 36.3% | N/A |
| Harpswell Community School Harpswell | 132 | 35.6% | N/A |
| Bristol Consolidated School Pemaquid | 189 | 29.6% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dayton Consolidated School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In York County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 57.4% | #154 of 199 | #19 of 24 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 128 | #250 of 360 | #36 of 37 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.9% | #207 of 280 | #18 of 37 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
128
+10 (+8%) vs 2020
-1% since 1990-91, when it was 129
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 10.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 128 | 12.3 | 10.4:1 | 36% (46) |
| 2023-24 | 128 | 13.2 | 9.7:1 | 27% (35) |
| 2022-23 | 120 | 12.7 | 9.4:1 | 20% (24) |
| 2020-21 | 118 | 11 | 10.7:1 | 23% (27) |
| 2017-18 | 128 | 11.7 | 10.9:1 | 27% (35) |
| 2015-16 | 138 | 11 | 12.6:1 | 23% (32) |
| 2000-01 | 207 | 12 | 17.3:1 | 13% (26) |
| 1990-91 | 129 | 8 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dayton Consolidated School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (128 to 128); teachers up 5% (11.7 to 12.3).
About Dayton Consolidated School
Dayton Consolidated School is a small elementary school in Dayton, Maine, administered by Dayton Public Schools. The school has 128 students in 2024-25 across pre-K through 5. That compares with an average of about 229 students for elementary schools in Maine.
Dayton Consolidated School is run by Dayton Public Schools.
By race and ethnicity, Dayton Consolidated School is 94% White. Enrollment also includes 2% Asian and 2% multiracial. In York County overall, the White share is about 91%. A diversity index of 12% means there is a 12% chance two randomly chosen students at Dayton Consolidated School are from different groups.
The school has 12.3 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 10.4 students per teacher. That is in line with the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine. Of all students at Dayton Consolidated School, 36% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in York County is similar, at 37%.
Looking at the county, York County, median household income comes to about $88,333, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The county has 61 public schools and about 24,364 students.
The closest school to Dayton Consolidated School is Lyman Elementary School, located about 4.5 miles away. The count of other public schools within ten miles is at least 8.
Locale: Rural: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 128, compared with 118 in 2020-21.
The discussion board for Dayton Consolidated School is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
York County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
216,731
Census ACS
Median income
$88,333
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
61
24,364 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Lyman Elementary School4.5 mi · 241
- Massabesic Middle School5.9 mi · 619
- Waterboro Elementary School6.3 mi · 547
- Hollis School6.4 mi · 272
- Saco Middle School6.5 mi · 586
- Massabesic High School6.6 mi · 867
Frequently asked questions
About Dayton Consolidated SchoolHow many students attend Dayton Consolidated School?
Dayton Consolidated School enrolls approximately 128 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Dayton Consolidated School serve?
Dayton Consolidated School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Dayton Consolidated School?
Approximately 10.4:1 students per teacher at Dayton Consolidated School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dayton Consolidated School?
At Dayton Consolidated School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Dayton Consolidated School in?
Dayton Consolidated School is part of Dayton Public Schools.
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