Dayton Regional STEM School vs Parkwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Regional STEM School
Kettering · Public high · Grades 6–12
801 students
Parkwood Elementary School
Beavercreek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Dayton Regional STEM School Kettering, Ohio | Parkwood Elementary School Beavercreek, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #61 of 802 | #291 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1132 of 16,910 | #4440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 801 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 85% |
| city | Kettering | Beavercreek |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.9 vs 81.0).
- •Parkwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Dayton Regional STEM School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Dayton Regional STEM School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 34.8%).
- •Parkwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.0).
- •Dayton Regional STEM School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 538.
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 Dayton Regional STEM School better than Parkwood Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dayton Regional STEM School and Parkwood Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Beavercreek in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Regional STEM School: 801. Parkwood Elementary School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Regional STEM School and Parkwood Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Dayton Regional STEM School is 61st of 802 and Parkwood Elementary School is 291st of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).