The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Social studies. The lowest is 49% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Croghan Elementary School
Croghan Elementary School is a regular public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Fremont, a small Ohio city along the Sandusky River in the manufacturing-and-healthcare region of northern Ohio. The school sits within Fremont City Schools, a district that recently secured stable operating funding through a renewed income tax levy and is implementing a new K-5 English language arts curriculum built on science-of-reading principles, with early literacy gains as a district priority.
The school enrolls a student body that is roughly balanced between white students and students of color, with Latino students representing a substantial share and smaller populations of Black students and multiracial students. The enrollment itself is moderate for an elementary school of this grade span. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, though the district as a whole participates in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, which means all enrolled Fremont students receive free breakfast and lunch with no application required; this is a tangible benefit for families.
On state testing across grades 3 through 5, Croghan's performance shows a mixed picture. Science proficiency is notably stronger, reflecting solid understanding in that subject area. English language arts proficiency sits at a midpoint, with about half of students meeting proficiency benchmarks. Mathematics proficiency is lower, with fewer than half of tested students reaching proficiency levels. Across Ohio's tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint relative to other districts in Sandusky County, suggesting room for growth in core academics. The district's recent curriculum adoption in early literacy is aimed at strengthening performance in grades K through 1, though any effects from this pedagogy shift may take time to materialize on assessments.
The school is located at 414 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Fremont's residential landscape. Housing in the area is moderately priced relative to state and national benchmarks, and the city is actively growing with new single-family subdivisions and commercial development, including recent investment in school facilities. The broader Fremont region has attracted recognition for economic development and has drawn manufacturing investment, which shapes the local employment context.
A parent or resident considering Croghan Elementary should understand that the school is embedded in a district focused on early-literacy intervention and operating with restored, stable funding. State test results indicate that science is a relative strength while mathematics performance merits attention. The K-5 grade band means state testing data applies only to grades 3 through 5; younger grades are not assessed. Families may want to discuss the new ELA curriculum implementation and its early outcomes with school staff to understand how literacy work is unfolding in the classroom.
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