The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Social studies. The lowest is 57% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Crim Elementary School
Crim Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Bowling Green, a small university city in northwest Ohio about 20 miles southwest of Toledo. The school draws from a residential community anchored by Bowling Green State University, with a student population that reflects both the university town's young demographics and the region's broader economic base. The enrollment is small, distributed fairly evenly across grades, with a student body that is largely white and includes a meaningful share of Hispanic students.
State test results from the most recent administration show proficiency in the mid-range for students in grades three through five. In English language arts, roughly three in five students scored at proficient or above. Math proficiency ran slightly lower, at about half. Science proficiency was lower still. These figures place the school above the midpoint for proficiency when compared to other districts in Wood County, meaning the school's overall tested performance sits in the stronger half of its county peer group, though the data suggests mathematics and science warrant closer attention.
The school sits within a district that has undergone major recent shifts. In May 2025, voters approved an operating income tax increase after the district faced cuts of roughly two million dollars annually. Without the new revenue, the district had planned to eliminate about 29 teaching positions, cut nearly all in-town bussing, and eliminate athletics and extracurriculars entirely. That levy passage directly preserved these programs and staffing. Separately, in November 2023, voters finally approved a bond for a new high school building after four prior failed attempts, with construction set to complete in 2027 to address longstanding infrastructure problems at the existing high school. These recent votes reflect real financial pressure in the district, but also show community commitment to maintaining operations and facilities.
Bowling Green's housing market sits at moderate value relative to national benchmarks. Monthly rent is near the national average, and home values in the area run slightly below the state median. The town itself is walkable around its historic downtown and has modest new residential development on the edges, though most new housing activity remains focused on student rentals near campus. The local economy is anchored by the university, Wood County Hospital, and manufacturing employers including Lubrizol, Cooper Standard, and related industrial operations.
Crim has not published detailed information about special education services, English learner support, or free and reduced price lunch eligibility, so a parent would want to reach out directly to the school to understand what accommodations and support services are available. The school appears typical in size and scope for an elementary building in a mid-sized Ohio community, without specialized magnet or charter features. For families considering the Bowling Green area or already settled there, Crim offers the core elementary pathway within a district that, despite recent budget challenges, has reaffirmed its commitment to staffing, transportation, and extracurricular programming.
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