Dayton Grade School vs Wascher Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Grade School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Wascher Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Dayton Grade School Dayton, Oregon | Wascher Elementary School Lafayette, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 678 | #186 of 678 |
| National rank | #43715 of 50,301 | #23652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 117.8% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| city | Dayton | Lafayette |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wascher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 21.8).
- •Wascher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Wascher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Wascher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 117.8%).
- •Dayton Grade School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.9).
- •Wascher Elementary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 320.
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 Grade School better than Wascher Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wascher Elementary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 21.8 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 Grade School and Wascher Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Lafayette in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Grade School: 320. Wascher Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Grade School and Wascher Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Dayton Grade School is 580th of 678 and Wascher Elementary School is 186th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).