Demmitt Elementary School vs Smith Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Demmitt Elementary School
Vandalia · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
373 students
Smith Intermediate School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
642 students
| Measure | Demmitt Elementary School Vandalia, Ohio | Smith Intermediate School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #672 of 1,713 | #717 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #9773 of 50,301 | #10690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 373 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| city | Vandalia | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Demmitt Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 70.9).
- •Smith Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Demmitt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Smith Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 45.8%).
- •Smith Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.7).
- •Smith Intermediate School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 373.
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 Demmitt Elementary School better than Smith Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Demmitt Elementary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 70.9 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 Demmitt Elementary School and Smith Intermediate School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Vandalia and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Demmitt Elementary School: 373. Smith Intermediate School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Demmitt Elementary School and Smith Intermediate School rank in Ohio?
Demmitt Elementary School is 672nd of 1,713 and Smith Intermediate School is 717th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).