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Dayton SMART Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 84 students in Dayton SMART Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51±¬ÁÏ in Dayton SMART Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,571 Schools
# Students
84 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dayton SMART Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#691 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
8%
% Black
36%
17%
% White
6%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,345 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,036 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,345
$17,295
Spending / Student
$17,036
$17,243
Best Dayton SMART Elementary School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Smart Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-2812
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-2812
Gr: K-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton SMART Elementary School District?
Dayton SMART Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the rank of Dayton SMART Elementary School District?
Dayton SMART Elementary School District is ranked #715 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton SMART Elementary School District?
42% of Dayton SMART Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton SMART Elementary School District?
Dayton SMART Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Dayton SMART Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,036 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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