Smith Elementary School vs Southdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
494 students
Southdale Elementary School
Kettering · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Smith Elementary School Dayton, Ohio | Southdale Elementary School Kettering, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 1,713 | #558 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #677 of 50,301 | #8105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 81% |
| city | Dayton | Kettering |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 74.8).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 81%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 44.3%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.4).
- •Southdale Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 494.
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 Smith Elementary School better than Southdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Elementary School ranks higher (90.6 vs 74.8 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 Smith Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Kettering in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Elementary School: 494. Southdale Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Smith Elementary School is 15th of 1,713 and Southdale Elementary School is 558th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).