Excellent
#63 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 2% in state
Smith Elementary School
Elementary School · Oakwood City · Dayton, OH
An Oakwood City elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1701 Shafor Blvd, Dayton, OH 45419
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,876
Median home value
$237,700
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 1–6 | 0.7 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| St Albert the Great Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Orchard Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oakwood City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Elementary School is listed in Oakwood City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Elementary School
Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of Oakwood City, serving approximately 514 students in grades 1st-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Elementary School
What grades does Smith Elementary School serve?
Smith Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Elementary School rank in OH?
Smith Elementary School ranks #63 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Smith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Smith Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Elementary School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Smith Elementary School a charter school?
No, Smith Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Smith Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Elementary School?
10.9% of students at Smith Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (937) 297-5335
- Area population (ZIP 45419)
- 16,583
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45419; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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