The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in Social studies. The lowest is 28% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Walbridge Elementary School
Walbridge Elementary School serves kindergarten through eighth grade in Toledo and enrolls a diverse student body of roughly mid-sized enrollment for its grade band. The school's student population is roughly split among white, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students, with smaller representation from other groups. No data on free-or-reduced-price lunch participation was available, nor was information on special education or English learner enrollment.
The school's academic performance on Ohio's State Tests shows proficiency rates that fall below the midpoint among Lucas County districts. In grades three through eight, math proficiency is lower than ELA, and ELA proficiency is also low. Science performance on the OST is modestly higher than the math and reading numbers. Across the tested subjects, Walbridge's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to districts in Lucas County. Only one year of data is available; multi-year trends could not be computed. The school does not have a graduation rate, as it does not serve high school grades.
Housing values in Walbridge's zip code are substantially below state and national mediums, while rents are also below state median. The affordability calculation suggests that monthly rent payments run to about a sixth of household income, making the area's housing relatively accessible. Home values have moved upward modestly year-over-year.
Toledo itself is in an active revitalization cycle, especially downtown and in mixed-use districts. The city's economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Major employers include Owens Corning, ProMedica Health System, the University of Toledo, and others. Parks and civic anchors include the Glass City Riverwalk, Swan Creek Preserve, the Toledo Zoo, and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. Downtown and the Warehouse District offer walkable dining, entertainment, and cultural venues, though much of the broader metro area is car-dependent.
The district serving Walbridge is Toledo City Public Schools. In November 2024, voters approved a new operating levy and bond issue, the district's first new operating money in more than a decade. More significantly, in April 2026 the board approved a sweeping Transformation Plan to address a major budget deficit. The plan closes and repurposes multiple elementary schools, transitions several K-8 schools to K-6 configuration, converts one high school into an Arts and Science Academy and reconfigures another for early career-technical education, reassesses athletics, and shifts school start times and transportation beginning in 2026-27. For any family considering a move, this restructuring will reshape which building their child attends, grade configurations, athletic offerings, and daily schedules across the district. A parent may want to contact the school directly to clarify Walbridge's status under this plan and its impact on enrollment and programming going forward.
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