The top reported proficiency rate is 88% in English language arts. The lowest is 82% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Liberty-benton Elementary School
Liberty-Benton Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth grade in Findlay, Ohio, a county-seat city in Northwest Ohio that is in the midst of active growth. The school sits on a modern campus that opened in the 2023-24 school year, replacing facilities with sections decades old and eliminating portable classrooms. That infrastructure upgrade is a tangible asset for families considering the district.
The school's academic performance in reading and math is strong. In the most recent state assessment year, proficiency in English language arts was in the high range, while math proficiency was solid and somewhat lower than reading by comparison. Both subjects showed all students tested with full participation. The school's performance on a composite index of proficiency across tested subjects places it in the top quartile among districts in Hancock County. Science assessment data from an earlier year showed strong proficiency as well. State testing data for science and social studies in more recent years was not available, likely because the state does not test all grades at this school or changed its testing schedule for these subjects.
Enrollment is stable at just over six hundred students spread fairly evenly across the five grade levels served. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller populations of Hispanic students, students of two or more races, and very small numbers of Asian and Black students. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting moderate economic diversity. Data on students receiving special education services or English learner support was not available.
Liberty-Benton Elementary draws from Findlay, a regional employment hub anchored by Marathon Petroleum Corporation headquarters and the University of Findlay. The housing market is active and affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with residential growth accelerating along the northern I-75 corridor. Findlay's downtown is walkable and historically preserved, centered on South Main Street with local retail, performing arts venues, and public library services, though newer development is trending toward the north side. The broader region is stable economically, with manufacturing and health care as primary employment sectors.
The district recently consolidated voters' support behind a continuing property-tax levy approved in November 2025, replacing emergency levies with a stable, ongoing funding mechanism. This shift signals predictable long-term financial footing and is the kind of voter confidence that accompanies a district's perceived quality and sound management.
The school is a regular public school with no specialized magnet or charter designation, so it serves the grade band and families within its attendance boundary. For families weighing a move to the area or considering school options, Liberty-Benton Elementary offers solid academic fundamentals, a newly built facility, and a stable district in a town experiencing real growth and investment.
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