Dayton Elementary vs PACT Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.0 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
PACT Charter Elementary
Ramsey · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
673 students
| Measure | Dayton Elementary Dayton, Minnesota | PACT Charter Elementary Ramsey, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #112 of 923 | #372 of 923 |
| National rank | #3883 of 50,301 | #10022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 556 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| city | Dayton | Ramsey |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 71.9).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •PACT Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 29%).
- •Dayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.7).
- •PACT Charter Elementary is the larger school with 673 students compared with 556.
- •Dayton Elementary is a public school while PACT Charter Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 PACT Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 71.9 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 PACT Charter Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Ramsey in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Elementary: 556. PACT Charter Elementary: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Elementary and PACT Charter Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Dayton Elementary is 112th of 923 and PACT Charter Elementary is 372nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).