City Day Community School vs Ruskin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.7 km 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
Ruskin Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
553 students
| Measure | City Day Community School Dayton, Ohio | Ruskin Elementary School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1669 of 1,713 | #1479 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #49193 of 50,301 | #39716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 170 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruskin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 10.9).
- •Ruskin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Ruskin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Ruskin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.3).
- •Ruskin Elementary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 170.
- •City Day Community School is a charter school while Ruskin Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ruskin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruskin Elementary School ranks higher (28.2 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 Ruskin Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Day Community School: 170. Ruskin Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Day Community School and Ruskin Elementary School rank in Ohio?
City Day Community School is 1669th of 1,713 and Ruskin Elementary School is 1479th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).