The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in Social studies. The lowest is 66% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Arrowood Elementary
Arrowood Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Xenia, a county seat about a short drive east of Dayton with a downtown civic core, a network of paved rail-trails that draw regional cycling traffic, and a character tied to rebuilding and community resilience. The school sits on the residential side of Xenia rather than in the downtown center, and its roughly mid-sized enrollment for its grade band reflects a city whose population has remained roughly stable in recent years while new housing developments and mixed-use projects like the Market District bring modest growth.
In academic performance, Arrowood's state test results show solid proficiency in math and English language arts, with about three-quarters of tested students in grades three through five meeting proficiency standards in each subject. Science proficiency is lower, with about two-thirds of tested students meeting that bar; science testing covers only a subset of the school, which is typical at the elementary level. The school demonstrates full participation in state assessments and consistent student engagement in testing. When measured against the other elementary and secondary schools in Greene County, Arrowood's overall proficiency index—an average across its tested subjects and grades—places the school slightly below the midpoint of district performance in the county.
The school's enrollment skews toward white students, with a substantial share identifying as two or more races and smaller populations of Black and Hispanic students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, nor were counts for special education or English learner populations. The school is a regular public school, not a charter, and state Title I status was not reported.
Xenia Community City Schools recently completed a major facilities investment with the January 2025 opening of a new Warner Middle School, a generational upgrade that families in the district are weighing as part of their school choice calculus. The district has also aligned its K-5 English language arts curriculum to the Science of Reading framework—using structured phonics and phonemic awareness instruction—a pedagogical shift now mandated across Ohio and relevant for parents evaluating early literacy instruction. In May 2026 voters renewed the district's permanent improvement levy, securing dedicated funding for building maintenance and security upgrades across the district's eight buildings.
Housing in the Xenia area is moderately priced relative to national and state benchmarks, with the median home value and monthly rental costs both modest by regional standards. The community's economic anchors include healthcare, retail, education, and manufacturing, along with proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which shapes regional employment. For families considering Arrowood, the school offers a straightforward neighborhood elementary experience in a stable, civically engaged small city with ongoing investment in school facilities and curriculum.
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