The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Social studies. The lowest is 44% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Elizabeth Price Elementary School
Elizabeth Price Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Cuyahoga Falls, a mid-sized city directly north of Akron that has transformed from its industrial past into a largely residential community with recent downtown and riverfront redevelopment. The school sits within the Cuyahoga Falls City School District, which serves Cuyahoga Falls proper and the smaller adjacent community of Silver Lake.
The school's current enrollment is small to moderate for an elementary building, with a student body that is predominantly white and Asian, and a substantial share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting moderate economic need in the attendance area. The demographic profile shows meaningful diversity, particularly in the Asian student population.
On state testing, Elizabeth Price's performance is mixed. In math, proficiency sits near the low-to-middle range, with just over half of tested third through fifth graders reaching proficiency levels. English language arts shows similar results, slightly below math. Science performance is considerably weaker, with less than half of tested students at proficient levels. The most recent comparable data point available for social studies is from several years ago and does not reflect current standing. Across tested subjects, the school's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint compared to other elementary schools in Summit County. A parent may want to ask the school directly about its science curriculum and instructional approach, given that performance gap.
The Cuyahoga Falls City School District has been in flux. In January 2026, the district opened a new consolidated six through twelve campus that merged two middle schools into a single Cuyahoga Falls Middle School sharing a building with the high school—a major capital investment intended to reshape secondary education. At the same time, the district has tightened enrollment. Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, it has closed open enrollment to nonresident families, meaning residency within district boundaries is now required. The district is managing significant budget pressure, with a projected deficit by fiscal year 2028 and further cash shortfalls forecast by 2030. For families considering moving to the area, property revaluations in 2023 and subsequent tax adjustments in 2024 have raised the real cost of homeownership in the district.
The broader community context is one of modest growth. Home values in the 44221 zip code where Elizabeth Price sits are moderate compared to the state and national benchmarks. Cuyahoga Falls itself is anchored by downtown renewal, including new riverfront development, and the city hosts civic amenities such as Blossom Music Center and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Major local employers include Associated Materials Group, Americhem, and Western Reserve Hospital, along with the school district itself. This is a place where families can find both a neighborhood-scale elementary school and access to regional recreational and cultural assets, though the school district's structural financial challenges are a material consideration for anyone contemplating a move.
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