Helke Early Learning Center vs Smith Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helke Early Learning Center
Vandalia · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
310 students
Smith Intermediate School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
642 students
| Measure | Helke Early Learning Center Vandalia, Ohio | Smith Intermediate School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,713 | #717 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #8712 of 50,301 | #10690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 310 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| city | Vandalia | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helke Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 70.9).
- •Smith Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Helke Early Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Helke Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 45.2%).
- •Smith Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.7).
- •Smith Intermediate School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 310.
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 Helke Early Learning Center better than Smith Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Helke Early Learning Center ranks higher (73.8 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 Helke Early Learning Center and Smith Intermediate School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Vandalia and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helke Early Learning Center: 310. Smith Intermediate School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helke Early Learning Center and Smith Intermediate School rank in Ohio?
Helke Early Learning Center is 603rd of 1,713 and Smith Intermediate School is 717th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).