The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in Social studies. The lowest is 68% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Whiteford Elementary School
Whiteford Elementary School is a regular public school serving about four hundred students across prekindergarten through fifth grade in the Sylvania Schools district. The school sits on Whiteford Road on the edge of Toledo, in a stable suburban setting within Lucas County.
The school's most recent state test results, from the 2024-25 school year, show proficiency across tested grades in all core subjects. In English language arts, just over seventy percent of students scored at proficient or above on Ohio's State Tests. Math proficiency came in at roughly the same level, with about two-thirds of students meeting the standard. Science proficiency was the strongest area, with nearly three-quarters of students proficient or above. Participation rates were very high in all tested areas, indicating consistent assessment engagement. Science testing involved a smaller number of students because Ohio assesses science at fewer grade levels. Overall, Whiteford's proficiency index places it above the midpoint among the eight elementary schools in Lucas County with comparable data.
Student composition is predominantly white, with a quarter of students identifying as non-white or multiracial. Just under half the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which tracks closely with federal poverty thresholds. The school enrolls a mix across grades, with slightly larger cohorts in the intermediate grades.
One data gap worth noting: the school's records do not report rates for students with individualized education plans or English learners. This absence is typical in state reporting for elementary schools in regular programs, though a parent interested in services for these populations may want to inquire directly with the school about how students with those needs are supported and what resources are available.
The Sylvania Schools district that operates Whiteford faces significant budget strain heading into the 2026-2027 school year. Voters rejected an operating levy in May 2026, the district's first request for new operating money in nearly a decade. The rejection sets up projected expenditure cuts of roughly millions of dollars before next school year, which will affect programs, staffing, and class offerings across the district. Over the prior several years, the district has already reduced teaching positions, counselors, and media specialists. A 2024 county property reappraisal, while raising assessed home values in Sylvania, did not proportionally increase school funding due to Ohio's property-tax structure. Whiteford families should understand that the school operates within a district under real fiscal pressure that may affect both personnel stability and program breadth going forward. A parent may want to ask the school and district directly about specific programs of concern and what decisions have or will be made.
Sylvania and nearby Toledo are in an active development phase. Toledo itself has become a revitalization hub, with major downtown investments, adaptive reuse housing projects, and new retail mixed-use development underway. Housing values in the 43623 zip code are moderate relative to national benchmarks and have appreciated modestly in recent years. The region's economy rests on healthcare, manufacturing, and education anchors. For families, the area offers a mix of established suburban schools and proximity to a city with growing cultural and recreational appeal, though the school-funding volatility is a real consideration.
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