Donnelsville Elementary School

333 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Donnelsville Elementary School is a public institution located in the small, tight-knit community of Donnelsville, Ohio. As part of the Tecumseh Local School District, the school serves students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building foundational academic skills in a supportive, rural-suburban environment. Because of its location in a smaller community, the school is often characterized by a close connection between families and staff, fostering a personalized learning atmosphere that emphasizes character development alongside standard curriculum requirements.

Academically, the school follows the state-mandated Ohio Learning Standards, providing instruction in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Donnelsville Elementary typically prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by incorporating opportunities for social-emotional growth and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, it functions as a central hub for the Donnelsville area, striving to prepare its young students for a successful transition into the intermediate and secondary levels within the broader district.

333

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donnelsville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	43
Black	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
274 (82.3%)
Hispanic
43 (12.9%)
Two or More
13 (3.9%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tecumseh Local
Phone:	(937)845-4540
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 87