Excellent
#144 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 4% in state
Ayersville Elementary School
Elementary School · Ayersville Local · Defiance, OH
An Ayersville Local elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
28046 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ayersville Elementary School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 83% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ayersville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Defiance), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,082
Median home value
$149,300
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 1,053 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ayersville Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ayersville Elementary School is listed in Ayersville Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ayersville Elementary School
Ayersville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Defiance, OH, part of Ayersville Local, serving approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ayersville Elementary School
What grades does Ayersville Elementary School serve?
Ayersville Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ayersville Elementary School?
Ayersville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayersville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayersville Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ayersville Elementary School rank in OH?
Ayersville Elementary School ranks #144 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Ayersville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ayersville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ayersville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ayersville Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ayersville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ayersville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ayersville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ayersville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Defiance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (419) 395-1111
- Area population (ZIP 43512)
- 27,894
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43512; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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