Akron City

Akron, Ohio — 47 schools

20,543
Total Enrollment
47
Schools
$20,483
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Akron City operates 47 public schools serving 20,543 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 22 elementary, 14 other, 7 high, 4 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 20,611 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Summit County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,483 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 34.2% local, 45.0% state, and 20.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $100,721 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #200 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 9 of 47 schools offering Advanced Placement (37 AP courses district-wide), a 427.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 52.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.5% African American, 26.3% White, 8.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Akron City school enrollment varies 36× across entities

Akron City school enrollment ranges from 29 students (lowest) to 1,033 students (highest), a spread of 1,004 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Akron City student-counselor ratio is 428:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Akron City chronic absenteeism rate is 52.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.7%
Federal
45.0%
State
34.2%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
200 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Summit County county, where this district is located.

$904
Studio/mo
$985
1 BR/mo
$1,268
2 BR/mo
$1,547
3 BR/mo
$1,681
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$100,721
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 47 schools in Akron City.

White 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 46.5%
Asian 8.2%
Multiracial 11.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

9 / 47
Schools with AP
37 AP courses total
427.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
52.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Akron City

School Enrollment
Firestone Community Learning Center
1,033
Buchtel Community Learning Center
994
East Community Learning Center
923
Garfield Community Learning Center
912
North High School
900
Ellet Community Learning Center
860
Jennings Community Learning Center
846
Hyre Community Learning Center
679
Innes Community Learning Center
673
Findley Community Learning Center
555
I Promise School
478
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
473
Litchfield Community Learning Center
469
Seiberling Community Learning Center
463
Barber Community Learning Center
431
Hatton Community Learning Center
431
Crouse Community Learning Center
429
Forest Hill Community Learning Center
405
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts
403
Akron Early College High School
399
Mason Community Learning Center
395
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem
391
Leggett Community Learning Center
383
King Community Learning Center
378
Case Community Learning Center
371
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
357
Judith a Resnik Community Learning Center
355
Mcebright Community Learning Center
353
David Hill Community Learning Center
349
Schumacher Community Learning Center
348
Betty Jane Community Learning Center
347
Glover Community Learning Center
344
Voris Community Learning Center
334
Ritzman Community Learning Center
320
Akron Stem High School
319
Firestone Park Elementary School
315
Portage Path Community Learning Center
289
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
288
Henry L Robinson Community Learning Center
285
Rimer Community Learning Center
277
Windemere Community Learning Center
266
Pfeiffer Elementary School
194
Aps Online
192
Akron Alternative Academy
154
Elp Stewart
138
Elp Essex
84
Reach Center Summit Lake
29

Nearby Districts in Ohio

Top districts in the same state — compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Columbus City Schools District
45,338 students · 118 schools · $22,434/pupil
Compare vs Akron City →
Cincinnati Public Schools
35,585 students · 65 schools · $20,319/pupil
Compare vs Akron City →
Cleveland Municipal
33,998 students · 95 schools · $24,085/pupil
Compare vs Akron City →
Olentangy Local
23,281 students · 27 schools · $16,456/pupil
Compare vs Akron City →
Toledo City
21,814 students · 57 schools · $20,102/pupil
Compare vs Akron City →

Compare Akron City

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Columbus City Schools District →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Akron City?

Akron City has 47 schools, including 7 high, 14 other, 4 middle, 22 elementary. Total enrollment is 20,543 students.

How much does Akron City spend per student?

Akron City spends $20,483 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #200 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Akron City?

The average teacher salary in Akron City is $100,721 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Akron City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Summit County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Akron City?

Akron City students are 46.5% African American, 26.3% White, 8.2% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 47 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Akron City?

Akron City has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #200 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.