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Dayton SMART Elementary School

Public, Charter Grades K-6

1210^th

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of 1,558 Ohio Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Ohio elementary schools

Summary

Dayton SMART Elementary School is a public charter school in Dayton, Ohio, serving 84 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Dayton SMART Elementary School District, which is ranked 643 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dayton SMART Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 40.2% to 59.2% over the past few years, well above the state average. The school's test scores are also generally lower than state averages, with proficiency rates in 5th grade Science (0%), 4th grade Math (21.4%), and 5th grade English Language Arts (20%) falling short. While the student-teacher ratio has improved, from 17.1 in 2021-2022 to 10.5 in 2023-2024, the school's male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have consistently underperformed their peers statewide.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Cleveland Elementary, Harman Elementary, and Deca Prep, Dayton SMART Elementary lags behind in test scores and overall school rankings. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($7,047 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby schools, which may contribute to the challenges it faces. To improve student outcomes, the school and district may need to address the root causes of chronic absenteeism, implement targeted interventions, and explore ways to increase resources and support for the school.

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,883

Per pupil spending ?

54.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45410-1168

(937) 222-2812

District: Dayton SMART Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.5%

African American:

38.3%

Two or more races:

10.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 35th percentile in 2022 → 22nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Ohio average (32% vs 64% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped from its 35th-percentile peak (2022) to 22nd (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

Ohio avg64%

1,210^th of 1,558

Ohio public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 6% (2016) to bottom 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

643^rd of 828Dayton SMART Elementary School among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	23.3	1210 of 1558	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.1	1256 of 1577	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	7.2	1473 of 1596	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	40.4	1039 of 1588	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.6	1164 of 1610	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.3	1309 of 1676	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	14.5	1411 of 1651	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	6.8	1576 of 1678	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	30.5	1081 of 1473	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.3	1162 of 1484	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	9.6	1325 of 1447	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	51.9	727 of 1419	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.8	866 of 1404	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.4	1097 of 1465	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2022	55.0	800 of 1518	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2022)47th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)27th percentile+4 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%-23 vs state

Mathematics34%-30 vs state

Science0%-63 vs state

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Schools Near Dayton SMART Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)						Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Dayton SMART Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-6	601 S Keowee St	Dayton	45410	Montgomery County	Dayton SMART Elementary School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 222-2812	94	6	15.6		7 (7.4%)	36 (38.3%)	39 (41.5%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.6%)	23.3	1210^th of 1558 public elementary schools	22.3%		20.1	1256^th of 1577 public elementary schools	20.4%	46	0.0		70.0	21.4	10.0				80.0	21.4	20.0					$13,883
Emerson Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	501 Hickory St	Dayton	45410	Montgomery County	Emerson Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 223-2889	674	39	17.3		104 (15.4%)	395 (58.6%)	31 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	144 (21.4%)	13.6	1345^th of 1558 public elementary schools	13.7%		22.8	1230^th of 1577 public elementary schools	22.0%	115	22.4	27.6	50.0	24.1	35.6	17.8	29.0	31.7	31.4	22.8	39.0	23.6	41.4	16.9		$13,982
Ruskin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	407 Ambrose Ct	Dayton	45410	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-5680	553	28	19.7		172 (31.1%)	121 (21.9%)	223 (40.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.3%)	15.6	1318^th of 1558 public elementary schools	15.4%		21.7	1240^th of 1577 public elementary schools	21.4%	78	14.1		44.3	57.1	4.7	15.7			37.1	46.0	34.4	21.4				$13,834
City Day Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	320 S Main St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	City Day Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 223-8130	170	7	24.2		1 (0.6%)	152 (89.4%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.8%)	6	1480^th of 1558 public elementary schools	5.0%		3.4	1546^th of 1577 public elementary schools	2.0%	66	6.7	16.0	0.0	6.3	0.0	22.2	10.0	16.0	11.8	31.3	20.0	27.8	30.0	36.0		$12,601
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	108 Linwood St	Dayton	45405	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-4640	552	29	19.0		137 (24.8%)	346 (62.7%)	23 (4.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (7.1%)	33.8	1079^th of 1558 public elementary schools	30.7%		34.1	1094^th of 1577 public elementary schools	30.6%	15	37.5		55.1	45.8	27.1	42.1			62.3	52.5	54.2	42.1				$15,538
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown	Public, Charter	K-8	121 S Monmouth St	Dayton	45403	Montgomery County	Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 281-1980	188	11	17.0		71 (37.8%)	89 (47.3%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.6%)	9.7	1415^th of 1558 public elementary schools	9.2%		8.1	1448^th of 1577 public elementary schools	8.2%	33	26.7	13.5	25.0	9.5	26.7	11.8	5.0	10.8	37.5	23.8	26.7	29.4	35.0	16.2		$13,284
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1102 Pursell Ave	Dayton	45420	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-4340	404	22	18.3		141 (34.9%)	123 (30.4%)	93 (23.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.6%)	17.6	1288^th of 1558 public elementary schools	17.3%		20.4	1254^th of 1577 public elementary schools	20.5%	34	26.2		27.1	34.2	23.8	37.5			27.1	35.1	28.6	52.5				$15,189
Harman Elementary School	Public	1-6	735 Harman Ave	Dayton	45419	Montgomery County	Oakwood City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 297-5338	403	25	16.1	3.7%	331 (82.1%)	3 (0.7%)	16 (4.0%)	18 (4.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.9%)	92.3	23^rd of 1558 public elementary schools	98.5%		90.5	44^th of 1577 public elementary schools	97.2%	21	92.1		86.9	98.3	93.3	86.7			95.2	89.8	96.6	84.4				$16,736
Deca Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	200 Homewood Ave	Dayton	45405	Montgomery County	Deca Prep	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 610-0110	950	55	17.3		7 (0.7%)	896 (94.3%)	16 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.1%)	31	1109^th of 1558 public elementary schools	28.8%		37.8	1060^th of 1577 public elementary schools	32.8%	49	46.4	33.7	63.3	39.8	26.8	31.1	61.4	14.5	60.9	46.3	54.6	31.1	61.4	38.9	89.5	$13,710
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	228 N Broadway St	Dayton	45402	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-4540	357	20	17.8		16 (4.5%)	311 (87.1%)	17 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	7.3	1460^th of 1558 public elementary schools	6.3%		8.4	1442^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	8.6%	18	15.8		0.0	12.8	18.4	18.6			12.5	25.6	23.7	32.6				$16,198

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How many students attend Dayton SMART Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 94 students attended Dayton SMART Elementary School.

Is Dayton SMART Elementary School a good school?

Dayton SMART Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Ohio elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Dayton SMART Elementary School?

Students at Dayton SMART Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 38% African American, 11% Two or more races, 7% White, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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