Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, David Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Smith Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Smith Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Smith Elementary School's ranking?
David Smith Elementary School is ranked #932 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are David Smith Elementary School often compared to?
David Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Conger Elementary School, Ervin Carlisle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend David Smith Elementary School?
370 students attend David Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of David Smith Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Smith Elementary School?
David Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Smith Elementary School offer ?
David Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is David Smith Elementary School part of?
David Smith Elementary School is part of Delaware City School District.
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