- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449505791
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #13 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Middle School ranks #13 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
District: Vandalia-Butler City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449505791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Smith Middle School shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 390449505791 · Dayton, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 25.7:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler High School (856 students)
Smith Middle School shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Smith Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
856 students
- Morton Middle
Morton Middle School
699 students
- This school
Smith Middle School
642 students
- Demmitt Elemen
Demmitt Elementary School
373 students
- Helke Elementa 310
Helke Elementary School
310 students
- Vandalia-Butle 101
Vandalia-Butler Preschool
101 students
What this shows Smith Middle School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Middle School compares
Smith Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,625
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 70.2%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Smith Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vandalia-Butler City reports $14,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demmitt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helke Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandalia-Butler Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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
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
Klepinger Community School
Standard public school
540 students 60:1 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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Middle School
How many students attend Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School is 25.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith Middle School?
25.4% of students at Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Middle School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smith Middle School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Middle School ranks #13 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 Vandalia-Butler City?
Besides Smith Middle School, Vandalia-Butler City also operates Butler High School (856 students), Morton Middle School (699 students), and Demmitt Elementary School (373 students). See the Vandalia-Butler City district page for the complete list.