Donovan Elementary School

798 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Donovan Elementary School, located at 401 Justice Dr in Lebanon, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Lebanon City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving children in the early stages of their education, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging a sense of community among its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Donovan Elementary is known for its focus on creating an engaging school culture. The faculty and staff prioritize collaboration with families to ensure that each student’s individual needs are met, often utilizing local resources and district initiatives to provide enrichment opportunities. As part of the Lebanon community, the school benefits from a partnership-driven approach, aiming to prepare its young learners not only for the next steps in their academic journeys but also to become responsible and thoughtful members of the community.

798

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donovan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	656
Hispanic	61
Black	26
Asian	13
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
656 (82.2%)
Hispanic
61 (7.6%)
Two or More
41 (5.1%)
Black
26 (3.3%)
Asian
13 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Lebanon City
Phone:	(513)934-5400
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 3 385

Grade 4 413