David Smith Elementary School vs Dr John Hole Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 118 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Smith Elementary School
Delaware · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
Dr John Hole Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
376 students
| Measure | David Smith Elementary School Delaware, Ohio | Dr John Hole Elementary School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #434 of 1,713 | #284 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #6414 of 50,301 | #4355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 376 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| city | Delaware | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr John Hole Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 77.5).
- •Dr John Hole Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •David Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Dr John Hole Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 39.4%).
- •Dr John Hole Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.8).
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 David Smith Elementary School better than Dr John Hole Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr John Hole Elementary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 77.5 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 David Smith Elementary School and Dr John Hole Elementary School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Delaware and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Smith Elementary School: 376. Dr John Hole Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Smith Elementary School and Dr John Hole Elementary School rank in Ohio?
David Smith Elementary School is 434th of 1,713 and Dr John Hole Elementary School is 284th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).