Enrollment
127
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390142805651 Charter school
Akros Middle School — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for Akros Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akros Middle School earns an F Resource Investment Index (39/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 39/100
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 127
- students enrolled
School address
District: Akros Middle School · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akros Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Akros Middle School reports 127 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 127 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Akros Middle School spends $16,268 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $14,655 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 0.3% from local sources (property taxes), 67.6% from the state, and 32.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Akros Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 79% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
127 larger than 12% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Ohio — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
49.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,268
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $14,655
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 127 Top 9% in Ohio — larger than 91% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390142805651
Student demographics
African American 79.5%
Two or More 10.2%
White 5.5%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 79.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 127:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 56
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akros Middle School, which includes Akros Middle School.
$16,268
Per student
+11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 67.6%
Federal 32.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Akron
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
Standard public school
994 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
East Community Learning Center
Standard public school
923 students 11:1 students per teacher
Springfield Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
807 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Coventry Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Barber Community Learning Center
Standard public school
431 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Crouse Community Learning Center
Standard public school
429 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Akros Middle School
How many students attend Akros Middle School?
Akros Middle School has 127 students enrolled. It is a other school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akros Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akros Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akros Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Akros Middle School is African American at 79.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akros Middle School?
Akros Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Akros Middle School a good school?
Akros Middle School earns an F Resource Investment Index (39/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.