Enrollment
288
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Streetsboro, OH
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390492304656
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Streetsboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Streetsboro, OH.
School address
District: Streetsboro City · Ohio
NCES ID 390492304656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Streetsboro, Ohio, enrolling 288 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 288 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #261.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Streetsboro City also operates Streetsboro Elementary School (602 students) and Streetsboro High School (553 students) alongside Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School compares
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$14,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Streetsboro City, which includes Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School.
$14,011
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 20.8%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streetsboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streetsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streetsboro Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School
How many students attend Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School?
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Streetsboro, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Streetsboro, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School?
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School rank among public schools in Streetsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Streetsboro, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Streetsboro on the city page.
Is Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School a good school?
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Streetsboro City?
Besides Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School, Streetsboro City also operates Streetsboro Elementary School (602 students), Streetsboro High School (553 students), and Streetsboro Middle School (462 students). See the Streetsboro City district page for the complete list.
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