Dentzler Elementary School

dentzler.parmacityschools.org/

435 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Dentzler Elementary School, located at 3600 Dentzler Rd in Parma, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Parma City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-4 student population. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and encouraging community involvement, Dentzler aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of belonging and school spirit.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Dentzler Elementary is known for its efforts to integrate technology and collaborative learning practices to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Parma community to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through various extracurricular opportunities and a focus on character development, the school strives to instill positive values in its students, ensuring they remain engaged and motivated throughout their primary school years.

435

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dentzler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	69
Black	25
Asian	18
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
277 (63.7%)
Hispanic
69 (15.9%)
Two or More
45 (10.3%)
Black
25 (5.7%)
Asian
18 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Parma City
Phone:	(440)885-2426
Website:	http://dentzler.parmacityschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 81