The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Science. The lowest is 80% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Bath Elementary School
Bath Elementary School is a regular public elementary school serving pre-K through fifth grade in the Bath Local district, located in Lima in northwest Ohio. The school enrolls a mid-sized population across its grade span, with roughly equivalent numbers in third through fifth grade and slightly higher enrollment in second grade.
The school's recent state testing results show solid performance across assessed subjects. In mathematics, proficiency rates are strong. English language arts proficiency is somewhat lower, though still above the midpoint. Science proficiency stands among the school's highest results. State testing data on social studies is from an earlier period and is not recent enough to characterize current performance.
Compared to other districts in Allen County, Bath Elementary's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile. This is a genuine strength: the school's testing outcomes rank above most peers in its county, with an overall proficiency measure notably higher than the county median.
The school's enrollment reflects its Lima location and broader community composition. About half the student population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating moderate economic disadvantage in the school's catchment area. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of multiracial, Hispanic, Asian, and Black students. Data on special education enrollment and English learners was not available.
Bath Local district has faced some near-term facility and funding challenges that affect the school environment. In May 2026, voters rejected a ballot measure that would have funded replacement of the district's aging high school and middle school buildings. The district's high school and middle school remain structures from earlier decades, and the lack of new capital funding means facility upgrades will depend on future levy attempts or continued reliance on what the district treasurer called "capital repairs." This does not directly affect Bath Elementary's building, but it signals ongoing constraints on district resources and the possibility of recurring tax campaigns. A separate shift occurred in 2023 when the district moved from renewable emergency operating levies to a continuing replacement levy, changing the tax structure for homeowners.
The Lima housing market shows modest home values relative to national benchmarks, with rents below the national average. This reflects both the city's Rust Belt history and its current revitalization phase, with new downtown investments and housing-development initiatives underway.
For families considering Bath Elementary, the school offers solid academic results in a mid-sized elementary setting. The top-quartile proficiency ranking in the county is a notable positive. Parents weighing the school may want to look into the district's longer-term capital plans and levy history, since facility and funding questions remain open and may affect the broader school environment in coming years.
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