- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Defiance, OH
Defiance Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Defiance Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438605516
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Defiance Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Defiance · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Defiance Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Defiance Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Defiance, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Defiance Elementary School held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390438605516 · Defiance, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 17.3:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Defiance High School (697 students)
Defiance Elementary School held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Defiance Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Defiance Elementary School
1,075 students
- Defiance High
Defiance High School
697 students
- Defiance Middl
Defiance Middle School
572 students
What this shows Defiance Elementary School reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Defiance Elementary School compares
Defiance Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 75% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Defiance Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Defiance City reports $13,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Defiance Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Defiance Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Defiance Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Defiance
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about Defiance Elementary School
How many students attend Defiance Elementary School?
Defiance Elementary School has 1,075 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Defiance, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,044 (2022-23) → 1,053 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Defiance Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Defiance Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Defiance Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Defiance Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Defiance Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Defiance Elementary School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Defiance, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Defiance Elementary School?
Defiance Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Defiance Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, Defiance Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Defiance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Defiance on the city page.
What other schools are in Defiance City?
Besides Defiance Elementary School, Defiance City also operates Defiance High School (697 students) and Defiance Middle School (572 students). See the Defiance City district page for the complete list.