- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parma, OH
Dentzler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dentzler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446301495
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dentzler Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dentzler Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dentzler Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dentzler Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390446301495 · Parma, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 18.1:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High School (1,610 students)
Dentzler Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dentzler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High School
1,610 students
- Valley Forge H
Valley Forge High School
1,402 students
- Parma High Sch
Parma High School
1,233 students
- Greenbriar Mid
Greenbriar Middle School
1,064 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
971 students
- This school 435
Dentzler Elementary School
435 students
What this shows Dentzler Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dentzler Elementary School compares
Dentzler 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$17,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Dentzler Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Parma City reports $17,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dentzler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dentzler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Parma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenbriar Middle School
Standard public school
1,064 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 22:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dentzler Elementary School
How many students attend Dentzler Elementary School?
Dentzler Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parma, OH. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dentzler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dentzler Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Dentzler Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Dentzler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dentzler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dentzler Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Parma, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dentzler Elementary School?
Dentzler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dentzler Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, Dentzler Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Parma, 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 Parma on the city page.
What other schools are in Parma City?
Besides Dentzler Elementary School, Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students), Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), and Parma High School (1,233 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.