Defiance Elementary School
Reported Enrollment
1,044
students
District
Defiance City
County Context Score
76/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
400 Carter Rd, Defiance, OH, 43512
School District
Defiance City
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 390438605516
- District ID
- 3904386
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
KG–5
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
1,044 students
School Setting
Town: Distant
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Defiance Elementary School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Defiance County has 14 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 3 schools. Similar-school links show 4 peer records when available.
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What Defiance Elementary School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Defiance City, Defiance County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- KG–5 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Town: Distant matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Defiance Elementary School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Defiance City.
1,044 students
Defiance Elementary School reports 1,044 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 4 other primary schools in Defiance County with enrollment data, 4 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 363 students.
5 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 366 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
3 district schools
Defiance City lists 1 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
1
Middle
1
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Defiance City
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School Profile FAQ
Is Defiance Elementary School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Defiance City.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Defiance Elementary School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Defiance Elementary School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Defiance Elementary School with nearby schools?
Defiance Elementary School should be compared with 5 primary schools in Defiance County, plus other schools in Defiance City. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Defiance Elementary School?
Before using Defiance Elementary School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Defiance City.
Part of Defiance City
Defiance Elementary School is one of 3 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 2,339 students across 3 schools.
Schools in District
3
Reported Enrollment
2,339
3 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Defiance Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Defiance High School9–12 · HighListed only
Similar Schools
Fairview Elementary School
Tinora Elementary School
Hicksville Elementary School
Ayersville Elementary School
Defiance County Schools
County Context Score
76/100
County-level composite across 14 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.