Elementary Schools in Defiance City


Summary:

Defiance City, Ohio has only one elementary school, Defiance Elementary School, which serves students from the surrounding area. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 788 and 901 out of 1,558-1,596 Ohio elementary schools over the past 3 school years, and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 2 and 3 stars out of 5 during this time period.

Academically, Defiance Elementary School has generally performed at or slightly above the Defiance City district average, but below the statewide Ohio average, across various subjects and grade levels. The school spends $9,595 per student, which is the only data point provided related to funding and resource allocation, and has a student-teacher ratio of 16.4, which is within a typical range for elementary schools.

One notable finding is the high percentage of students (75.4%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. This raises questions about equity in educational opportunities and resources within the district. Overall, the limited data set restricts the ability to draw broader conclusions about the overall quality of elementary education in Defiance City, but the available information suggests room for improvement in student learning outcomes at Defiance Elementary School.

District Detail

 801 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512-2700

 (419) 782-0070

SchoolDigger Rank:
420th of 828 Ohio districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,344

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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