Orchard Park Elementary School vs Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Park Elementary School
Kettering · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
Smith Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
494 students
| Measure | Orchard Park Elementary School Kettering, Ohio | Smith Elementary School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,713 | #15 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #2416 of 50,301 | #677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 294 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Kettering | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 85.1).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 87%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 49%).
- •Orchard Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 294.
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 Orchard Park Elementary School better than Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Elementary School ranks higher (90.6 vs 85.1 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 Orchard Park Elementary School and Smith Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Park Elementary School: 294. Smith Elementary School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Park Elementary School and Smith Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Orchard Park Elementary School is 116th of 1,713 and Smith Elementary School is 15th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).