Elmhurst Elementary School, Toledo OH

Original Research by School Decision on Elmhurst Elementary School

Elmhurst Elementary School is a K-8 public school in Toledo serving a student body of moderate size. The school's academic results show proficiency in science, where about three-quarters of tested students meet or exceed Ohio's standards. In math and English language arts, proficiency sits in the mid-to-upper range: about two-thirds of students tested meet or exceed state benchmarks in each subject. These results place Elmhurst above the midpoint among districts in Lucas County when proficiency is averaged across tested subjects and grades.

The student enrollment is fairly stable across grade levels from kindergarten through eighth grade. About four in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which reflects moderate economic need within the school's catchment. The school's racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with a substantial minority population that includes Black and Hispanic students, as well as smaller numbers of Asian and multiracial students. Data on students with individualized education programs or English learners were not available.

Elmhurst sits in Toledo, a mid-sized industrial city on Lake Erie's western shore that has been in active revitalization. The city economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education, with major employers including Owens Corning, the University of Toledo, ProMedica Health System, and Mercy Health. Downtown Toledo and the Warehouse District have seen recent investment in residential conversions and mixed-use development, though much of the broader metro area remains car-dependent. Home values in the 43613 zip code where the school sits are modest relative to national benchmarks, and rental costs are correspondingly lower, making this part of Toledo accessible for families with moderate means.

The school operates within Toledo City Schools, which faces significant budget strain. In April 2026, the district board approved a major restructuring plan to address a substantial budget deficit. The plan closes and repurposes multiple elementary schools, transitions some K-8 buildings to K-6 configuration, and reorganizes high school programming and transportation. Families considering Elmhurst should understand that this reshaping may affect which building their child attends as the plan takes effect beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, in November 2024, voters approved a new operating levy, the district's first request for new property tax revenue in over a decade, meaning families moving into the district will see an increase to their property tax bill.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grades 3-870%

School 70% · District 26% · ▲ 44 pts above district

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 34 pts above county median

English language arts

Grades 3-867%

School 67% · District 33% · ▲ 33 pts above district

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▲ 23 pts above county median

Science

Grades 3-877%

School 77% · District 34% · ▲ 43 pts above district

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▲ 34 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 484%

School 84% · district not reported

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

Grade 673%

School 73% · district not reported

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 37 pts above county median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.