Decker Elementary School serves 274 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
68%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
7%
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 Decker Elementary School?
274 students attend Decker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Decker Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Decker Elementary School?
Decker Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Decker Elementary School offer ?
Decker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Decker Elementary School part of?
Decker Elementary School is part of Barberton City School District.
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