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Dayton Creek Elementary School

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Dayton Creek Elementary School ranks 72 nd of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Dayton Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Hill, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 277. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Spring Hill school district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Dayton Creek Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with 71.32% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.32% for the district and 44.47% for the state. The school's Mathematics proficiency is also impressive, with 60.57% of students proficient or better, compared to 49.23% for the district and 38.73% for the state. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade students excel in Science, with 69.56% proficient or better, compared to 52.13% for the district and 41.44% for the state. Dayton Creek's strong performance extends to both White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking highly among Kansas elementary schools in these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Dayton Creek Elementary School stands out as a top performer. It outperforms the Kansas Virtual Academy (KSVA) in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, and it also outperforms the nearby Prairie Creek Elementary and Timber Sage Elementary School in most academic areas. Compared to the Olathe-based schools, such as Scarborough Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary, Dayton Creek generally performs at a similar or slightly higher level in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

291

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,578

Per pupil spending ?

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

21120 W 188th Ter
Spring Hill, KS 66083

(913) 592-7266

District: Spring Hill

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (67% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Kansas elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg53%

Kansas avg42%

72^nd of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 11%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6Elementary Schools in the Spring Hill

49^th of 264Spring Hill among Kansas districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)83rd percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%+27 vs state

Science70%+28 vs state

Mathematics61%+22 vs state

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Schools Near Dayton Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dayton Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21120 W 188th Ter	Spring Hill	66083	Johnson County	Spring Hill	No	No	No	No	(913) 592-7266	291	23	12.9	18.9%	235 (80.8%)	7 (2.4%)	27 (9.3%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.2%)	85.2	72^nd of 656 public elementary schools	89.0%					(n/a)	73.3	73.3	67.4		71.3	58.7	73.3	50.0		60.6	69.6	69.6	$13,578	$2,990	$10,588
Wolf Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19250 Ridgeview Road	Spring Hill	66083	Johnson County	Spring Hill	No	No	No	No	(913) 592-7233	336	26	13.1	13.4%	279 (83.0%)	7 (2.1%)	26 (7.7%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	80.3	108^th of 656 public elementary schools	83.5%		73.4	130^th of 653 public elementary schools	80.1%	22	53.5	66.7	69.8		64.0	62.8	64.8	59.3		62.2	63.0	63.0	$13,893	$2,732	$11,161
Madison Place Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16651 S. Warwick St	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7520	382	27	14.3	21.2%	246 (64.4%)	43 (11.3%)	41 (10.7%)	23 (6.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.3%)	85.1	75^th of 656 public elementary schools	88.6%		86.8	66^th of 653 public elementary schools	89.9%	9	66.7	73.3	67.7		69.2	61.3	64.5	74.2		66.7	56.4	56.4	$15,535	$960	$14,576
Spring Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 S Webster St	Spring Hill	66083	Johnson County	Spring Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 592-7277	600	44	13.4	28.2%	458 (76.3%)	18 (3.0%)	69 (11.5%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.5%)	69.6	169^th of 656 public elementary schools	74.2%		56.4	274^th of 653 public elementary schools	58.0%	105	60.0	56.2	69.1		61.6	52.5	67.8	46.3		55.9	43.9	43.9	$14,818	$5,071	$9,748
Kansas Virtual Academy (KSVA)	Public, Virtual	K-6	101 E South St	Spring Hill	66083	Miami County	Spring Hill	No	No	Yes	No	(913) 592-4600	584	18	32.4		290 (49.7%)	69 (11.8%)	121 (20.7%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	93 (15.9%)	17.3	567^th of 656 public elementary schools	13.6%		24.9	515^th of 653 public elementary schools	21.1%	52	38.7	22.6	28.8	44.3	35.3	20.6	11.5	6.4	27.8	18.2	26.1	26.1	$5,361	$00	$5,361
Prairie Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17077 W 165th St	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Spring Hill	No	No	No	No	(913) 592-7255	432	29	14.9	6.9%	348 (80.6%)	11 (2.5%)	34 (7.9%)	19 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	85.6	69^th of 656 public elementary schools	89.5%		90.9	35^th of 653 public elementary schools	94.6%	34	80.9	69.8	67.2		72.4	66.2	66.3	68.7		67.0	50.7	50.7	$11,721	$2,678	$9,043
Timber Sage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15800 W 173rd Terrace	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Spring Hill	No	No	No	No	(913) 592-7244	401	29	13.8	7.7%	316 (78.8%)	6 (1.5%)	30 (7.5%)	29 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	91.8	24^th of 656 public elementary schools	96.3%		79.9	108^th of 653 public elementary schools	83.5%	84	73.9	67.2	78.1		73.5	72.9	67.8	72.6		71.3	75.3	75.3	$11,954	$2,722	$9,232
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-5	16025 S. Lindenwood Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7680	316	23	13.9	10.4%	227 (71.8%)	27 (8.5%)	21 (6.6%)	23 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	87.7	53^rd of 656 public elementary schools	91.9%		75.5	121^st of 653 public elementary schools	81.5%	68	72.2	69.0	73.0		71.7	76.8	71.4	77.8		75.8	50.8	50.8	$15,158	$479	$14,679
Moonlight Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	17960 S Moonlight Road	Gardner	66030	Johnson County	Gardner Edgerton	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 856-3100	320	27	11.9	57.5%	191 (59.7%)	29 (9.1%)	59 (18.4%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	32 (10.0%)	34	460^th of 656 public elementary schools	29.9%		28.3	492^nd of 653 public elementary schools	24.7%	32	55.3	30.6			43.8	39.3	22.9			31.7			$15,903	$985	$14,918
Arbor Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16150 S Brougham Dr	Olathe	66062	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7300	367	26	13.9	12.5%	257 (70.0%)	33 (9.0%)	29 (7.9%)	26 (7.1%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.8%)	88.8	43^rd of 656 public elementary schools	93.4%		91	32^nd of 653 public elementary schools	95.1%	11	70.0	79.4	73.1		74.3	71.7	76.2	74.5		74.1	52.9	52.9	$16,058	$635	$15,423

Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Dayton Creek Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 291 students attended Dayton Creek Elementary School.

What district is Dayton Creek Elementary School in?

Spring Hill

What is the racial makeup of Dayton Creek Elementary School?

Students at Dayton Creek Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Dayton Creek Elementary School a good school?

Dayton Creek Elementary School ranks 72^nd of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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