Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crim Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crim Elementary School serves the northeast part of Bowling Green, OH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 30 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crim Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Bobcat Proud • Respectful • Responsible • Safe
School Rankings
Crim Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crim Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1917 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
5%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bobcat Proud • Respectful • Responsible • Safe
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crim Elementary School's ranking?
Crim Elementary School is ranked #1917 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Crim Elementary School often compared to?
Crim Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conneaut Elementary School, Kenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Crim Elementary School?
344 students attend Crim Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Crim Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crim Elementary School?
Crim Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crim Elementary School offer ?
Crim Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crim Elementary School part of?
Crim Elementary School is part of Bowling Green City School District.
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