- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Smith Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390445801469 · Dayton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 17:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakwood High School (656 students)
Smith Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakwood High S
Oakwood High School
656 students
- This school
Smith Elementary School
494 students
- Harman Element
Harman Elementary School
403 students
- Oakwood Junior
Oakwood Junior High School
319 students
- Julian & Marjo 130
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
130 students
What this shows Smith Elementary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Elementary School compares
Smith Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Oakwood City reports $15,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.