The top reported proficiency rate is 97% in Social studies. The lowest is 74% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Green Elementary School
Green Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Smithville, a small village in Wayne County about seven miles northeast of Wooster. The school sits on the consolidated campus of Green Local Schools, which also encompasses Marshallville, along with the Wayne County Schools Career Center. The village itself is rural and historic, anchored by a small Main Street with antique shops, a coffee house, and local restaurants, but most civic and school life is separated from the downtown core.
The school's enrollment is modest, typical for a rural elementary school serving a small community. The student body is predominantly white, with small populations of Hispanic, multiracial, and Black students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available for Green Elementary, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the share of students qualifying for meal assistance and what support programs exist.
On state testing, Green Elementary's recent results show solid performance across the board. In math, students in grades three through five reached proficiency at a strong rate, as did their English language arts cohort. Science proficiency was notably higher, suggesting the school may have particular strength in that subject or strong participation in science instruction across grades. A social studies result from several years back showed very high proficiency in grade four. All students in tested grades participated in the assessments. Trend data for this year is limited to a single data point, so a parent cannot yet see whether these results represent stability or change from prior years.
Compared to other districts in Wayne County, Green Elementary's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among its county peers, placing the school in the upper half academically for the region. Graduation rates and chronic absenteeism data do not apply to an elementary school, so those comparisons are not possible.
The housing market in the 44677 zip code is modest. Home values are below the state average and well below the national average, reflecting the rural, small-town character of the area. Monthly mortgage costs for a typical home are moderate, and rental costs are relatively affordable compared to incomes. This is a place where housing is accessible, though economic growth has been slow. The broader economy rests on agriculture, light manufacturing, and small business rather than a single dominant employer, with commuting common to larger nearby towns.
One recent development parents should know about: Green Local Schools held a failed renewal levy vote in November 2025. Renewal levies fund ongoing district operations, and a failed renewal has real consequences for budgets and future ballot attempts. A parent considering a move to Smithville should discuss with the district how the failure affects operations, staffing, and services, and what the district's next steps are.
Green Elementary is a solid neighborhood elementary school in a rural, economically modest setting, with above-average test results for its county. It serves a tight-knit small-town community and sits within a district now navigating budget pressure. It is a good fit for families drawn to small-school atmosphere and rural life, but the district's recent levy setback is a material factor in any relocation decision.
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