Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Tinora Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Tinora Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Defiance, OH, encompassing approximately 114 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 6.2 miles and the furthest edge located 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tinora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Tinora Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tinora Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tinora Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tinora Elementary School's ranking?
Tinora Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Tinora Elementary School often compared to?
Tinora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Defiance Elementary School, Ayersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Tinora Elementary School?
355 students attend Tinora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tinora Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tinora Elementary School?
Tinora Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tinora Elementary School offer ?
Tinora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tinora Elementary School part of?
Tinora Elementary School is part of Northeastern Local School District.
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