What grades does Dayton School serve?

Dayton School is a Primary school serving students in Dayton, MT. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Dayton School located?

Dayton School is located at Dayton, MT in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton School?

Dayton School has a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1.

What schools are in Dayton, MT?

Dayton, MT is served by the local school district. Dayton School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Dayton School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Dayton, Montana|Upper West Shore Elem

Dayton, MT 59914

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Sat

Dayton DazeEvent

Sep

Mon

Fall Map Testingexam

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Thu

Open HouseEvent

Sep

Mon

School Board MeetingEvent

3rd Monday each month at 5:30 PM

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School Profile

Grades

PK–6

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

8.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

Upper West Shore Elem

Phone

(406)849-5484

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-29%

Math Proficiency

20-29%

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,558

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,791

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$21,023

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 35%State 28%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.6%

Below 150% poverty line

6.5%

Unemployment rate

15.4%

Uninsured residents

7.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

16%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Declining(-37% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Dayton Daze

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Fall Map Testing

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Sat, Sep 5, 2026	Dayton Daze	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Fall Map Testing	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Open House	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	School Board Meeting 3rd Monday each month at 5:30 PM	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Picture Day	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Senior Citizens Day Lunch Provided by PTO	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	School Board Meeting 3rd Monday each month at 5:30 PM	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Halloween Spirit Day Lunch Provided by PTO	Event	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	School Board Meeting 3rd Monday each month at 5:30 PM	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Flannel Spirit Day Lunch Provided by PTO	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Winter Program	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Ugly Sweater Spirit Day Lunch Provided by PTO	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break & Jump Dance	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	School Board Meeting 3rd Monday each month at 5:30 PM	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	Winter Map Testing	exam	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	School Board Meeting 3rd Monday each month at 5:30 PM	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Early Release 1:00 PM Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Hollensteiner Assembly	Event	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Pajama Spirit Day Lunch Provided by PTO	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Blacktail Mountain Ski Day (3rd-6th Grade)	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	K-2 ONLY Non-School Day Students in grades K-2 are off.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	School Board Meeting 3rd Monday each month at 5:30 PM	Event	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Rock Your School Spirit Day Lunch Provided by PTO	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	Dr. Seuss Wacky Wednesday Lunch Provided by PTO	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	K-2 ONLY Non-School Day Students in grades K-2 are off.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Blacktail Mountain Ski Day (3rd-6th Grade)	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	School Board Meeting 3rd Monday each month at 5:30 PM	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Release 1:00 PM Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	SBAC Testing	exam	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Tie-Dye Spirit Day Lunch Provided by PTO	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	School Board Meeting 3rd Monday each month at 5:30 PM	Event	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Spring Program	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	Spring Map Testing	exam	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Western Day Lunch Provided by PTO	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	K & 6th Graduation & Hollensteiner Assembly	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	End of Quarters	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Early Release 1:00 PM Dismissal	half_day	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Field Day & Native Games	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—