The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in Math. The lowest is 41% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Crawford Woods Elementary School
Crawford Woods Elementary is a school of moderate size serving kindergarten through sixth grade in Hamilton, Ohio. The school sits in an evolving community—Hamilton itself is experiencing downtown revitalization and active growth—while the school district faces a significant fiscal crisis that will reshape the educational landscape beginning later this year.
On academic performance, Crawford Woods shows a mixed picture. In math, the school's proficiency rate is just above the midpoint. In English language arts, proficiency is lower, sitting below what many families would consider adequate. Science proficiency is notably weak. When compared against other districts in Butler County, Crawford Woods ranks in the bottom quartile on overall proficiency across tested subjects. For a parent evaluating elementary options, this means the school is working with students who are struggling to meet grade-level benchmarks in the core subjects that shape later learning. The school reports full participation in state assessments, so these numbers reflect how the students tested performed.
The enrollment is stable and diverse. The student body is about evenly split between Hispanic and white students, with a meaningful share of Black students and a small number of students of other backgrounds. Free-and-reduced-price lunch data was not available, so parents should ask the school directly about the economic profile of families served. Similarly, counts of students with IEPs and English learners are not reported here; families with children in these categories should discuss their needs with the school.
Hamilton City Schools as a district is in the midst of a major restructuring driven by a multi-year fiscal crisis. The state's funding formula changes and recent property tax reforms have created a deficit. The district has announced it will close one elementary school, consolidate the high school's freshman campus into the main building, outsource its preschool program, and cut roughly a portion of staff, including teachers. These changes take effect in August. While Crawford Woods is not listed as one of the schools being closed, the broader cuts and consolidations will affect how the district operates, class sizes across the system, and what services and programs remain available. The district has not passed an operating levy in more than a span of time and does not plan to seek one now, meaning further cuts are likely if state funding does not improve.
For families choosing Crawford Woods, the academic performance numbers warrant a conversation with school leadership about how they are addressing proficiency gaps and what support systems exist for students who are not yet meeting standards. The district-wide fiscal strain is real and ongoing; families should understand that resources and offerings may continue to tighten. The school's location in Hamilton, a city with a vibrant downtown, riverfront access, and active development, offers community context that families will experience outside school walls. Housing in the area is moderately priced and stable. Whether Crawford Woods is the right fit depends on your child's needs, your comfort with the current academic performance and district financial outlook, and what support the school can offer in response to those specific needs.
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