The top reported proficiency rate is 97% in Social studies. The lowest is 75% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Clough Pike Elementary School
Clough Pike Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Cincinnati's Clermont County suburbs, part of West Clermont Local schools. The school enrolls a mid-sized student body that is predominantly white, with modest representation across other racial and ethnic groups. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a working- to middle-class community context.
The school's academic performance is solid across the board. In math, proficiency sits in the strong range, with the majority of students meeting grade-level standards in grades three through five. English language arts performance trails math slightly but remains respectable. Science proficiency is comparable to ELA. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among the county's districts, a meaningful distinction that reflects consistent strength across tested subjects. Nearly all students participate in state assessments, suggesting comprehensive engagement with testing and curriculum.
The community around Clough Pike reflects Cincinnati's broader character as a neighborhood-defined city with mixed urban and suburban character. Housing in the school's zip code is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks but has appreciated steadily. The area is suburban in feel, typical of Clermont County's eastern suburbs, with a mix of established residential neighborhoods and some new development.
A key context for families considering this school is the district's growth trajectory. West Clermont expects significant enrollment increases from new residential development over the coming years and has already begun modular classroom installations to manage crowding. The district reduced open enrollment to non-resident students beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, making residency in West Clermont increasingly necessary to access its schools. In May 2025, voters rejected a combined property and income tax levy that would have funded new buildings and grade reconfigurations to address aging facilities and projected overcrowding. The defeat means the district will proceed without near-term capital projects despite the growth pressure. For families, this signals that Clough Pike and other West Clermont schools will likely operate with tighter capacity and aging facilities for the foreseeable future.
On the curriculum side, the district has introduced 1:Wolf, a device program providing Chromebooks to all students with broadband support for those in need. Discovery, an innovation- and creativity-focused course, is now available to elementary students, and the district has restored elementary specials in art, music, and physical education after prior cutbacks. These changes represent a durable shift toward hands-on, applied learning alongside traditional academics.
Clough Pike is a neighborhood school serving a stable, moderately diverse community with solid baseline academic performance. Its strength relative to county peers is genuine. The limiting factor is the district's infrastructure squeeze: aging buildings, no approved capital plan, and restricted enrollment access will shape the experience and availability of seats for years to come.
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