Overview
Dayton Oaks Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Dayton, Maryland. The school enrolls 764 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityDayton
ZIP21036
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042001539
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment764
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %8%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)