Summary:
Dayton, Maryland, is home to a single, exceptional elementary school, Dayton Oaks Elementary, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the highly-ranked Howard County Public Schools district.
Dayton Oaks Elementary stands out as a top-tier institution, consistently ranking in the top 6% of all elementary schools in Maryland over the last three years. Its state ranking has shown a clear upward trajectory, moving from the 94th percentile to the 96th percentile, earning a 5-star rating. The school dramatically outperforms both its district and the state in every academic metric. For instance, its mathematics proficiency rate of 66.9% is nearly 2.5 times the state average of 27.1%, and its English Language Arts proficiency of 80.2% far exceeds the state's 51.7%. This high performance is consistent across all tested grades (3rd, 4th, and 5th), indicating a stable and effective K-5 program.
Beyond academics, the school boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.6%, which is less than one-third of the district average of 17.4%, suggesting strong student engagement and family involvement. With a low student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1 and a per-student spending of $19,382, the school is well-resourced to support its students. While the student population has a low percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (7.58%), the school's performance is exceptional even by district standards. Dayton Oaks Elementary is a model of high performance, combining top-tier academic results with a supportive and well-funded learning environment.
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