Tinora Elementary School

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Tinora Elementary School ranks 406 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tinora Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Defiance, Ohio, serving 366 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Defiance City school district, which is ranked 185 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tinora Elementary School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across grades 3 and 4. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.3% of 3rd graders and 86.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 14.0% in 2021-2022 to 6.8% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average and several nearby schools. Additionally, Tinora Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 17.4 over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, Tinora Elementary School generally outperforms many of them in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts. For instance, Defiance Elementary School, located just 7.14 miles away, has significantly lower proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. Tinora Elementary School's consistent high performance is a testament to the school's dedication to providing a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public K-4

5751 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512-9121

(419) 497-1022

District: Northeastern Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
406^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Students who attend Tinora Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Tinora High School
Alternative:	Tinora Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 366

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.1%

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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Tinora Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tinora Elementary School 406^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Tinora Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Northeastern Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Northeastern Local 185^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Tinora Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	58.94	704^th	1471	52.1%
2005	73.93	358^th	1501	76.1%
2006	72.62	399^th	1504	73.5%
2007	68.95	540^th	1609	66.4%
2008	70.64	496^th	1582	68.6%
2009	80.39	189^th	1610	88.3%
2010	81.63	168^th	1662	89.9%
2011	74.07	437^th	1686	74.1%
2012	78.41	272^nd	1709	84.1%
2013	79.25	246^th	1701	85.5%
2014	77.32	332^nd	1687	80.3%
2015	78.65	327^th	1684	80.6%
2016	75.36	442^nd	1678	73.7%
2017	78.73	317^th	1651	80.8%
2018	75.97	416^th	1636	74.6%
2019	75.36	441^st	1676	73.7%
2021	75.08	453^rd	1610	71.9%
2022	77.77	376^th	1588	76.3%
2023	75.05	436^th	1596	72.7%
2024	76.10	406^th	1577	74.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tinora Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.72	578^th	856	32.5%
2024	31.00	626^th	900	30.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tinora Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	77.72	228^th	1465	84.4%
2019	74.69	307^th	1465	79.0%
2021	67.25	425^th	1404	69.7%
2023	48.54	813^th	1447	43.8%
2024	73.54	337^th	1484	77.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Tinora Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	76.61	339^th	1518	77.7%
2019	74.60	401^st	1502	73.3%
2021	69.12	483^rd	1467	67.1%
2022	72.00	454^th	1488	69.5%
2023	76.71	352^nd	1483	76.3%
2024	84.02	172^nd	1466	88.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Tinora Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	42.16	572^nd	1021	44.0%
2019	23.76	784^th	956	18.0%
2022	68.22	171^st	824	79.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Tinora Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	73.62	425^th	1536	72.3%
2019	74.21	431^st	1535	71.9%
2021	76.08	380^th	1499	74.6%
2022	81.80	249^th	1518	83.6%
2023	72.95	454^th	1498	69.7%
2024	64.02	626^th	1485	57.8%

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Rank History for White students at Tinora Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	66.46	457^th	1309	65.1%
2019	66.87	466^th	1271	63.3%
2021	66.68	426^th	1249	65.9%
2022	72.49	344^th	1242	72.3%
2023	64.05	488^th	1215	59.8%
2024	65.65	448^th	1190	62.4%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tinora Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	393	4	4	21	0	n/a	n/a	5	427
2003	393	4	4	21	0	n/a	n/a	5	427
2004	375	5	4	19	0	n/a	n/a	6	409
2005	363	6	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	13	406
2006	376	4	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	13	412
2007	372	5	4	21	2	n/a	n/a	17	421
2008	374	2	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	23	414
2009	373	4	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	21	414
2010	345	2	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	27	388
2011	374	3	3	37	0	0	10	0	427
2012	387	3	4	34	1	0	9	0	438
2013	391	6	4	46	1	0	7	0	455
2014	400	5	3	39	1	1	10	0	459
2015	409	7	2	41	1	1	10	0	471
2016	382	4	3	36	1	1	9	0	436
2017	376	6	2	29	0	1	10	0	424
2018	390	5	3	28	1	1	10	0	438
2019	370	3	4	25	0	0	8	0	410
2020	349	4	5	26	0	0	11	0	395
2021	344	4	1	21	0	0	2	0	372
2022	335	4	0	27	0	0	4	0	370
2023	323	3	2	30	0	0	8	0	366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tinora Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	427	25.3	16.9	13.3
2003	427	25.3	16.9	13.3
2004	409	26.4	15.5	20.3
2005	406	25.5	15.9	17.8
2006	412	25.5	16.2	17.3
2007	421	26.0	16.2	22.5
2008	414	26.0	15.9	n/a
2009	414	28.0	14.8	27.2
2010	388	28.0	13.8	30.7
2011	427	n/a	n/a	26.7
2012	438	42.0	10.4	26.3
2013	455	27.0	16.8	25.9
2014	459	28.0	16.3	25.9
2015	471	n/a	n/a	25.3
2016	436	24.0	18.1	22
2017	424	23.0	18.4	25.7
2018	438	24.0	18.2	25.1
2019	410	25.0	16.4	26.6
2020	395	24.0	16.4	25.1
2021	372	24.0	15.5	n/a
2022	370	22.0	16.8	n/a
2023	366	21.0	17.4	22.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tinora Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	427	25.3	16.9	13.3
2003	427	25.3	16.9	13.3
2004	409	26.4	15.5	20.3
2005	406	25.5	15.9	17.8
2006	412	25.5	16.2	17.3
2007	421	26.0	16.2	22.5
2008	414	26.0	15.9	n/a
2009	414	28.0	14.8	27.2
2010	388	28.0	13.8	30.7
2011	427	n/a	n/a	26.7
2012	438	42.0	10.4	26.3
2013	455	27.0	16.8	25.9
2014	459	28.0	16.3	25.9
2015	471	n/a	n/a	25.3
2016	436	24.0	18.1	22
2017	424	23.0	18.4	25.7
2018	438	24.0	18.2	25.1
2019	410	25.0	16.4	26.6
2020	395	24.0	16.4	25.1
2021	372	24.0	15.5	n/a
2022	370	22.0	16.8	n/a
2023	366	21.0	17.4	22.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tinora Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,105
2022	$12,085
2023	$11,145

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tinora Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 441^st of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 436^th of 1596 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tinora Elementary School)	80.5	77	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northeastern Local)	80.5	76	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tinora Elementary School)	70.1	74.3	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Local)	70.1	73.3	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tinora Elementary School)	89.5	83.5	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northeastern Local)	89.5	83.5	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tinora Elementary School)	76.3	67.1	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Local)	76.3	67.1	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	410	366	10.7%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	25	30	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	370	323	12.7%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.6%	22.1%	4.5%

Schools Near Tinora Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Tinora Elementary School	Public	K-4	5751 Domersville Rd	Defiance	43512	Defiance County	Northeastern Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 497-1022	366	21	17.4	22.1%	323 (88.3%)	3 (0.8%)	30 (8.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	76.1	406^th of 1577 public elementary schools	74.3%		75.1	436^th of 1596 public elementary schools	72.7%	30		81.3	86.3			67.7	79.5			$11,145
Defiance Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Carter Rd	Defiance	43512	Defiance County	Defiance City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 782-0070	1,044	63	16.6	64.8%	643 (61.6%)	27 (2.6%)	306 (29.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.3%)	58.2	788^th of 1577 public elementary schools	50.0%		56.5	846^th of 1596 public elementary schools	47.0%	58	70.9	65.2	61.3	60.6		61.1	61.9	76.4		$10,705
Ayersville Elementary School	Public	K-6	28046 Watson Rd	Defiance	43512	Defiance County	Ayersville Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 395-1111	358	24	15.1		301 (84.1%)	5 (1.4%)	42 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	87.9	107^th of 1577 public elementary schools	93.2%		87.6	121^st of 1596 public elementary schools	92.4%	14	100.0	90.7	84.2	89.8	79.2	83.7	82.5	95.9	72.9	$12,249
Napoleon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	725 Westmoreland Ave	Napoleon	43545	Henry County	Napoleon Area City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 599-1851	975	57	17.1	37.0%	805 (82.6%)	8 (0.8%)	123 (12.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.6%)	82.2	258^th of 1577 public elementary schools	83.6%		82.3	272^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	83.0%	14	76.7	72.6	92.6	84.2	81.8	81.4	85.2	81.7	68.9	$9,985
Archbold Elementary School	Public	K-4	500 Lafayette St	Archbold	43502	Fulton County	Archbold-Area Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 446-2727	431	28	15.3	26.9%	349 (81.0%)	4 (0.9%)	69 (16.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	85.1	175^th of 1577 public elementary schools	88.9%		86.8	149^th of 1596 public elementary schools	90.7%	26		89.6	88.5			85.7	79.3			$11,234
Stryker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 S Defiance St	Stryker	43557	Williams County	Stryker Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 682-2841	239	21	11.3		211 (88.3%)	2 (0.8%)	22 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	61.5	726^th of 1577 public elementary schools	54.0%		65.4	665^th of 1596 public elementary schools	58.3%	61	87.5	63.3	68.8	45.8	61.9	73.3	59.4	79.2	47.6	$14,058
Fairview Elementary School	Public	K-5	14060 Blosser Rd	Sherwood	43556	Defiance County	Central Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 658-2511	432	25	17.2	38.7%	397 (91.9%)	3 (0.7%)	24 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	68.6	567^th of 1577 public elementary schools	64.0%		61.7	735^th of 1596 public elementary schools	53.9%	168	82.6	67.7	79.7	52.2		70.8	64.4	89.9		$11,656
Pettisville Elementary School	Public	K-6	232 Summit St	Pettisville	43553	Fulton County	Pettisville Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 446-2705	272	15	17.6		235 (86.4%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (11.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	82.8	237^th of 1577 public elementary schools	85.0%		77.5	376^th of 1596 public elementary schools	76.4%	139	82.9	97.1	83.3	80.0	67.6	91.2	69.0	94.3	67.6	$12,107
Holgate Elementary School	Public	K-5	801 Joe E Brown Ave	Holgate	43527	Henry County	Holgate Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 264-5231	165	11	15.0		129 (78.2%)	2 (1.2%)	33 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	67.2	604^th of 1577 public elementary schools	61.7%		74.8	444^th of 1596 public elementary schools	72.2%	160	80.6	62.5	80.6	72.2		64.0	77.8	66.7		$16,344
Bryan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Center St	Bryan	43506	Williams County	Bryan City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 636-6931	884	56	15.8	31.2%	747 (84.5%)	10 (1.1%)	87 (9.8%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.7%)	74	458^th of 1577 public elementary schools	71.0%		74.4	454^th of 1596 public elementary schools	71.6%	4	78.1	79.0	81.1	66.7		83.9	75.0	69.3		$10,163

Frequently Asked Questions about Tinora Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Tinora Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Tinora Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Tinora High School
Alternative : Tinora Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Tinora Elementary School?

Students at Tinora Elementary School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Tinora Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Tinora Elementary School.

What district is Tinora Elementary School in?

Northeastern Local

Is Tinora Elementary School a good school?

Tinora Elementary School ranks 406^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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