Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dentzler Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dentzler Elementary School's student population of 437 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dentzler Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dentzler Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
7%
Black
5%
17%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dentzler Elementary School's ranking?
Dentzler Elementary School is ranked #1391 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dentzler Elementary School often compared to?
Dentzler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School, Constellation Schools: Parma Community by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Dentzler Elementary School?
437 students attend Dentzler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dentzler Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dentzler Elementary School?
Dentzler Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dentzler Elementary School offer ?
Dentzler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dentzler Elementary School part of?
Dentzler Elementary School is part of Parma City School District.
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