Dayton Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary School for Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students
Lincoln Elementary School for Arts
Anoka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Dayton Elementary Dayton, Minnesota | Lincoln Elementary School for Arts Anoka, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #112 of 923 | #495 of 923 |
| National rank | #3883 of 50,301 | #13584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 556 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| city | Dayton | Anoka |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 66.8).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 55.3%).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
- •Dayton Elementary is the larger school with 556 students compared with 432.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dayton Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary School for Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 66.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dayton Elementary and Lincoln Elementary School for Arts?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Anoka in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Elementary: 556. Lincoln Elementary School for Arts: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Elementary and Lincoln Elementary School for Arts rank in Minnesota?
Dayton Elementary is 112th of 923 and Lincoln Elementary School for Arts is 495th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).