Very Good
#1335 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 39% in state
Defiance Elementary School
Elementary School · Defiance City · Defiance, OH
A Defiance City elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Carter Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Defiance Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Defiance 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Ayersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Defiance City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Defiance Elementary School is listed in Defiance City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Defiance Elementary School
Defiance Elementary School is a public elementary school in Defiance, OH, part of Defiance City, serving approximately 1,053 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,335 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Defiance Elementary School
What grades does Defiance Elementary School serve?
Defiance Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Defiance Elementary School?
Defiance Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,053 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Defiance Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Defiance Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Defiance Elementary School rank in OH?
Defiance Elementary School ranks #1,335 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Defiance Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Defiance Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Defiance Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Defiance Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Defiance Elementary School a charter school?
No, Defiance Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Defiance Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Defiance Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Defiance Elementary School?
75.4% of students at Defiance Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Defiance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (419) 782-0070
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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