Defiance Elementary School

www.defiancecityschools.org/elem/default.

1,044 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Defiance Elementary School, located at 400 Carter Road in Defiance, Ohio, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Defiance City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where students in their formative years can build a strong academic foundation. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for continued success as they progress through the district’s educational pipeline.

The school’s philosophy centers on the partnership between dedicated educators, students, and the local Defiance community. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, policy updates, and information on upcoming events. With a focus on cultivating both character and intellect, Defiance Elementary School remains committed to upholding the standards and values of the Defiance City School District to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a structured and encouraging atmosphere.

1,044

Total Students

62.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Defiance Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	643
Hispanic	306
Black	27
Asian	2
Two or More	66

White
643 (61.6 %)
Hispanic
306 (29.3 %)
Two or More
66 (6.3 %)
Black
27 (2.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Defiance City
Phone:	(419)782-0070
Website:	http://www.defiancecityschools.org/elem/default.
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 213

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 165

Grade 3 172

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 178