Kettering Early Childhood Education Center vs Southdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettering Early Childhood Education Center
Dayton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
120 students
Southdale Elementary School
Kettering · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Kettering Early Childhood Education Center Dayton, Ohio | Southdale Elementary School Kettering, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #558 of 1,713 |
| National rank | – | #8105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 120 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Dayton | Kettering |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kettering Early Childhood Education Center does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.4).
- •Southdale Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 120.
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 Kettering Early Childhood Education Center better than Southdale 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 Kettering Early Childhood Education Center and Southdale Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Kettering in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kettering Early Childhood Education Center: 120. Southdale Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kettering Early Childhood Education Center and Southdale Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Kettering Early Childhood Education Center is unranked and Southdale Elementary School is 558th of 1,713 among other schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).