- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Defiance, OH
Tinora Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tinora Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390467204595
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tinora Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Defiance · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tinora Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tinora Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Defiance, OH.
School address
District: Northeastern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467204595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Tinora Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390467204595 · Defiance, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 16.9:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tinora Middle School (313 students)
Tinora Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Tinora Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tinora Elementary School
355 students
- Tinora Middle
Tinora Middle School
313 students
- Tinora High Sc
Tinora High School
272 students
What this shows Tinora Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tinora Elementary School compares
Tinora 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,116
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Tinora Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northeastern Local reports $14,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tinora Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinora Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tinora High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tinora Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tinora Elementary School
How many students attend Tinora Elementary School?
Tinora Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Defiance, OH. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tinora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tinora 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 Tinora Elementary School?
18.3% of students at Tinora Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tinora Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tinora Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Defiance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tinora Elementary School?
Tinora Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Tinora Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, Tinora Elementary School ranks #1 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 Northeastern Local?
Besides Tinora Elementary School, Northeastern Local also operates Tinora Middle School (313 students) and Tinora High School (272 students). See the Northeastern Local district page for the complete list.