Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dayton Smart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton Smart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dayton Smart Elementary School's student population of 94 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
In this school… We make mistakes. We say I’m sorry. We say yes ma’am and no sir. We are responsible. We give second chances. We forgive. We have fun. We laugh. We are patient with ourselves and one another. And most of all we are like a family.
School Rankings
Dayton Smart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Smart Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2618 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
8%
Black
38%
17%
White
7%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Smart Elementary School's ranking?
Dayton Smart Elementary School is ranked #2618 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dayton Smart Elementary School often compared to?
Dayton Smart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Riffle Elementary School, Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dayton Smart Elementary School?
94 students attend Dayton Smart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dayton Smart Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dayton Smart Elementary School?
Dayton Smart Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton Smart Elementary School offer ?
Dayton Smart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton Smart Elementary School part of?
Dayton Smart Elementary School is part of Dayton SMART Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Dayton Smart Elementary School located?
Dayton Smart Elementary School is located in the Twin Towers neighborhood of Dayton, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Twin Towers.
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