Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boyd E Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boyd E Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Boyd E Smith Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
486 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Boyd E Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyd E Smith Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
5%
8%

Black
1%
17%

White
90%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyd E Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Boyd E Smith Elementary School is ranked #308 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Boyd E Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Boyd E Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ash Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Boyd E Smith Elementary School?
486 students attend Boyd E Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Boyd E Smith Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd E Smith Elementary School?
Boyd E Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boyd E Smith Elementary School offer ?
Boyd E Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Boyd E Smith Elementary School part of?
Boyd E Smith Elementary School is part of Milford Exempted Village School District.
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