Dentzler Elementary School

3600 Dentzler Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dentzler Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dentzler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Dentzler Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
456 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Dentzler Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dentzler Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#880 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dentzler Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dentzler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dentzler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
7%
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Black
9%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dentzler Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dentzler Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Dentzler Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dentzler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dentzler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dentzler Elementary School's ranking?
Dentzler Elementary School is ranked #880 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dentzler Elementary School often compared to?
Dentzler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Constellation Schools Parma Community, Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dentzler Elementary School?
456 students attend Dentzler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dentzler Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dentzler Elementary School?
Dentzler Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dentzler Elementary School offer ?
Dentzler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dentzler Elementary School part of?
Dentzler Elementary School is part of Parma City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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