Slocum Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
62%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
38%
27%
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 Slocum Elementary School?
243 students attend Slocum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Slocum Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slocum Elementary School?
Slocum Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Slocum Elementary School offer ?
Slocum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Slocum Elementary School part of?
Slocum Elementary School is part of Defiance City School District.
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