Enrollment
494
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445801469
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Elementary School ranks #4 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smith Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smith Elementary School
Smith Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 494 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 494 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): Smith Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 14.8:1).
Oakwood City also operates Oakwood High School (656 students) and Harman Elementary School (403 students) alongside Smith Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Smith Elementary School compares
Smith Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 84% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Smith Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakwood City, which includes Smith Elementary School.
$14,569
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 25.0%
Federal 3.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith Elementary School?
5.0% of students at Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smith Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Elementary School ranks #4 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Smith Elementary School a good school?
Smith Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oakwood City?
Besides Smith Elementary School, Oakwood City also operates Oakwood High School (656 students), Harman Elementary School (403 students), and Oakwood Junior High School (319 students). See the Oakwood City district page for the complete list.
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