Serving 376 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David Smith Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Delaware, OH, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Smith Elementary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
David Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Smith Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
4%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
83%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #866 out of 3,181 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
376 students attend David Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of David Smith Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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