TINORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tinora Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northeastern Local school district, located in Defiance, OH with about 438 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Tinora Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Tinora Elementary School, located in Defiance, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tinora Local School District. Committed to academic excellence and personal development, the school provides a supportive environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. With a mission rooted in the community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, parents, and students to foster a lifelong love of learning and prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Tinora Elementary is known for its strong school spirit—frequently associated with the "Tinora Rams" mascot—and its efforts to create an inclusive culture. The school integrates character education with a standards-based curriculum, ensuring that students are not only meeting academic benchmarks but also growing as responsible members of their community. By utilizing the resources of the surrounding Defiance area, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that balances structured learning with extracurricular engagement.

For more information, contact Tinora Elementary School at (419) 497-1022 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.