Tecumseh Local School District

9760 W National Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344-9290
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tecumseh Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,555 students in Tecumseh Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Tecumseh Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,555 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tecumseh Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#503 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
51%
54%
54%
60%
65%
63%
82%
86%
(2022-23)
29.5%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
18%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
77%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,115 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,010 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,115
$17,380
Spending / Student
$15,010
$17,328

Best Tecumseh Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donnelsville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 E. Main St
Donnelsville, OH 45319
(937) 845-4540
Gr: 2-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
New Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 Kennison Ave
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4480
Gr: 2-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Tecumseh Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 W National Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4465
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Park Layne Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12355 Dille Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4470
Gr: K-2 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Tecumseh High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9830 W National Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tecumseh Local School District?
Tecumseh Local School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,555 students.
What is the rank of Tecumseh Local School District?
Tecumseh Local School District is ranked #499 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tecumseh Local School District?
77% of Tecumseh Local School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tecumseh Local School District?
Tecumseh Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Tecumseh Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,010 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,555 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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