The top reported proficiency rate is 100% in Social studies. The lowest is 75% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Felicity-franklin Local Elementary School
Felicity-Franklin Local Elementary School serves pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in a small, rural village in southeastern Clermont County, about a half-hour drive from Cincinnati. The school enrolls students from a tight-knit farming and residential community where most homes date to mid-century and much civic life revolves around local events and parks near the Ohio River.
The school's recent state test results show solid proficiency across the board. In math and English language arts, proficiency rates sit in the mid-70s. Science proficiency is notably stronger, at a higher range. All tested students participated in the assessments. These results, taken together, place the school in the top quartile among the twelve districts in Clermont County when measured by overall proficiency index.
The student body is predominantly white, with small populations of students identifying as Black, Hispanic, or multiracial. About four in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school serves roughly the full K-6 range one would expect for this grade band; data on special education identification and English learner status was not available. An important note on meals: the district recently qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision under the federal lunch program, so all students now receive breakfast and lunch at no cost, a straightforward household budget benefit for families in the district.
Housing in the 45120 zip code runs modestly below the state median home value, with estimated monthly mortgage payments roughly on par with regional norms. The village itself is very compact and walkable around its core, but car-dependent for anything beyond local shopping. The nearest grocery store requires a short drive, and the nearest hospital is roughly a half hour away. Residents are accustomed to commuting for work and services.
The district faces significant fiscal headwinds that every parent considering a move into the area should understand. In November 2022, voters rejected an operating levy that would have provided new local revenue. The district has not passed an operating levy since years prior and is in a state of ongoing deficit spending. It has already reduced costs substantially through staff attrition and reductions over the past several years. Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan, adopted in fiscal year 2022, classified Felicity-Franklin as a guarantee district with no anticipated increases in state funding due to declining enrollment. This combination means the district will likely face recurring levy campaigns and carries real risk of future program cuts or staffing reductions. For families considering the area, this is a material factor in any long-term planning around school stability and resource availability.
The school itself remains academically solid in the state testing that does occur, and the universal free meals policy is a genuine operational plus. But the district's financial trajectory is a soft spot that warrants direct conversation with the district about the road ahead.
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