The top reported proficiency rate is 99% in Science. The lowest is 84% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Crestview Elementary School
Crestview Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Convoy, a small rural village in Van Wert County. The school enrolls a little over three hundred students, drawn overwhelmingly from the local white population, with very few students identifying as Black, Hispanic, or from other ethnic backgrounds. Data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, so a reader cannot assess economic need from the provided information. The school's special-education enrollment count and English-learner enrollment count were also not reported.
Academically, Crestview Elementary performs at a notably high level on Ohio's State Tests. In math, students in grades three through five scored at a high rate of proficiency. In English language arts across the same grades, the proficiency rate was somewhat lower but still strong. Science proficiency was exceptionally high. These results place Crestview Elementary in the top quartile for overall proficiency when compared to districts across Van Wert County. The school achieved near-universal test participation, indicating that assessments were administered to nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades.
The school's strengths in core academic proficiency are real. Math and science results especially suggest that instruction in those subjects is effective, and the high participation rate shows the school is reaching nearly all students with assessment.
In English language arts, proficiency was somewhat lower than in math or science. While still solid, parents whose children struggle with reading or writing may want to look into what support the school provides in those areas. A note on district context: Crestview Local Schools received a state literacy grant in 2024 and is using it to create a district literacy road map, run a K-3 literacy boot camp, and bring in a literacy specialist to work with building principals. This signals that the district has identified literacy as a priority and is investing in structured early-reading support. For families with elementary-age children, this on-the-ground effort may mean improved reading instruction in the coming years.
The school is located on Tully Street within Convoy itself, not in an isolated rural setting. Convoy is a working agricultural village with family-operated farms surrounding it and a small downtown anchored by local merchants, churches, and civic clubs. Housing values in the ZIP code are below the state average and remain relatively affordable compared to national norms. Population in Convoy has drifted downward over the past several years, though median household income and home values have both climbed. The village holds civic events like the annual Community Days parade, and Edgewood Park serves as a community gathering space. There is no fixed-route public transit within Convoy; residents rely on cars to access services in nearby Van Wert or Fort Wayne.
The district is also in the midst of a facilities investment track. In April 2025, the school board approved issuance of school improvement refinancing bonds and heard presentations from architects about proposed improvements to district buildings. Parents considering a move to the area may want to stay informed about this process, since it can affect future building conditions, property taxes, and potential levy requests.
Crestview Elementary offers a traditional elementary program within a consolidated PK-12 campus. No specialized magnet or charter status applies. The school is a regular public school with no Title I designation noted in the data. Trend data covering multiple years was not available, so comparisons showing whether proficiency has risen, fallen, or remained steady could not be made.
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