The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Social studies. The lowest is 46% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Green Elementary School
Green Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in Franklin Furnace, a small unincorporated census-designated place along the Ohio River in Scioto County. The school is part of Green Local School District, which recently completed a major modernization of its physical plant, opening a new PK-12 building in the 2023-24 school year and adding two more new schools in fall 2025. For families considering the area, this means a fully rebuilt learning environment with updated classrooms, collaborative spaces, and improved technology infrastructure.
Franklin Furnace itself is a residential, rural-suburban community with a long local history. Housing values in the area are well below state and national benchmarks, making it affordable for families seeking modest property costs; most residents own their homes, and many are retirees. The community's civic life centers on the school district, a volunteer fire department, and a post office operating since the 1800s. Green Local Schools and a beverage distributor are among the larger employers. The population has remained small and relatively stable, with no major new housing development visible in available sources.
On state testing, Green Elementary's performance is mixed across subjects. In English language arts, the school's proficiency rate is in the mid-range for the county—solidly above the lower tier but below the county's top performers. Math proficiency is notably lower; the school is below the midpoint among Scioto County districts on overall proficiency. Science testing data is limited to a smaller sample, reflecting the state's testing scope. The school achieved full participation in both math and ELA assessments. The school's overall proficiency index positions it below the median among county districts, suggesting that math performance in particular may warrant closer conversation with the school about support strategies and curriculum approach.
The student body consists of approximately small-to-mid-sized elementary enrollment, with grades distributed across the span. The school is predominantly white; other racial and ethnic groups comprise a very small share of enrollment. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner status were not available; a parent may want to ask the school directly about demographic breakdowns and support services, particularly if their family would benefit from economic assistance, special education services, or English language support.
The district's recent capital investments and a county partnership announced in 2026 to direct estimated annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes revenue from a Google data center project toward school bond retirement—potentially reducing or eliminating the school levy for Green Township residents—are significant long-term considerations for prospective homebuyers evaluating property tax exposure and district financial stability.
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