City Day Community School vs Emerson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 849 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Day Community School
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
170 students
Emerson Academy
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
674 students
| Measure | City Day Community School Dayton, Ohio | Emerson Academy Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1669 of 1,713 | #1374 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #49193 of 50,301 | #33831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 170 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 10.9).
- •Emerson Academy does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Emerson Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Emerson Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 24.3).
- •Emerson Academy is the larger school with 674 students compared with 170.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is City Day Community School better than Emerson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Academy ranks higher (37.2 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are City Day Community School and Emerson Academy?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Day Community School: 170. Emerson Academy: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Day Community School and Emerson Academy rank in Ohio?
City Day Community School is 1669th of 1,713 and Emerson Academy is 1374th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).