Dayton Elementary School vs Waitsburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
185 students
Waitsburg Elementary School
Waitsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
148 students
| Measure | Dayton Elementary School Dayton, Washington | Waitsburg Elementary School Waitsburg, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 1,154 | #688 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #15512 of 50,301 | #23650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 185 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44.5% |
| city | Dayton | Waitsburg |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 52.2).
- •Dayton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Dayton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Waitsburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 56.8%).
- •Dayton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.1).
- •Dayton Elementary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 148.
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 School better than Waitsburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 52.2 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 School and Waitsburg Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Waitsburg in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Elementary School: 185. Waitsburg Elementary School: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Elementary School and Waitsburg Elementary School rank in Washington?
Dayton Elementary School is 438th of 1,154 and Waitsburg Elementary School is 688th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).