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Denver Place Elementary School

291 Lorish Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Denver Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Denver Place Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Denver Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Place Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1749 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
57%
54%
56%
60%
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denver Place Elementary School's ranking?
Denver Place Elementary School is ranked #1749 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Denver Place Elementary School often compared to?
Denver Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy E Holmes Elementary School, Clinton-massie Elementary School, Sabina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Denver Place Elementary School?
455 students attend Denver Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Denver Place Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denver Place Elementary School?
Denver Place Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Denver Place Elementary School offer ?
Denver Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver Place Elementary School part of?
Denver Place Elementary School is part of Wilmington City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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