Excellent
#517 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 15% in state
Liberty-benton Elementary School
Elementary School · Liberty-benton Local · Findlay, OH
A Liberty-benton Local elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9190 County Road 9, Findlay, OH 45840
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty-benton Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 82% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liberty-benton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,951/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Findlay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,076
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlin Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 2.5 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–2 | 2.8 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Whittier Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–2 | 3.3 mi | 376 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Liberty-benton Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,280NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty-benton Elementary School is listed in Liberty-Benton Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty-benton Elementary School
Liberty-benton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Findlay, OH, part of Liberty-benton Local, serving approximately 602 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #517 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty-benton Elementary School
What grades does Liberty-benton Elementary School serve?
Liberty-benton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Liberty-benton Elementary School?
Liberty-benton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty-benton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty-benton Elementary School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty-benton Elementary School rank in OH?
Liberty-benton Elementary School ranks #517 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Liberty-benton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty-benton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Liberty-benton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty-benton Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Liberty-benton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Liberty-benton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty-benton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Liberty-benton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty-benton Elementary School?
22.4% of students at Liberty-benton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (419) 422-9161
- Area population (ZIP 45840)
- 54,342
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45840; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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