Defiance Elementary School

Defiance Elementary School serves 1,053 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Defiance, Ohio. With 63 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.7 to 1, providing reasonably sized classes for elementary learners. Academically, Defiance Elementary shows solid performance in core subjects, with 58% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 59% reach proficiency in mathematics.

The school ranks in the 46th percentile among Ohio elementary schools, placing it at #1890 out of 3,468 schools statewide, indicating room for continued academic growth and development. The school draws from a stable community where the median household income is $69,889 and the poverty rate stands at 11.2%. Families in the area typically live in homes valued around $148,700, reflecting an affordable cost of living.

While 19% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community demonstrates a commitment to supporting their neighborhood school. As a regular public school, Defiance Elementary provides comprehensive elementary education in its town setting, serving nearly 30,000 residents in the surrounding ZIP code area. The school operates within Defiance County, offering families a traditional public school option in this close-knit Ohio community.