Spencer Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
191 students
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
17%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
65%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
28%
27%
Showing 1998–2007. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spencer Elementary School?
191 students attend Spencer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Spencer Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencer Elementary School?
Spencer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spencer Elementary School offer ?
Spencer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Spencer Elementary School part of?
Spencer Elementary School is part of Defiance City School District.
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