Enrollment
994
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Akron, OH
Buchtel Community Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Buchtel Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390434800051
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buchtel Community Learning Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 17
- schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 994
- students enrolled
Buchtel Community Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buchtel Community Learning Center ranks #4 of 17 schools in Akron, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buchtel Community Learning Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buchtel Community Learning Center
Buchtel Community Learning Center is a large combined-grade school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 994 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.9:1, Buchtel Community Learning Center is leaner than roughly 86% of Ohio schools and 29% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 994 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Akron City spends $18,238 per pupil, 24% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 666 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 994 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Akron's public schools, it stands alongside East Community Learning Center (923 students): Buchtel Community Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 10.5:1).
Akron City also operates Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students) and East Community Learning Center (923 students) alongside Buchtel Community Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buchtel Community Learning Center compares
Buchtel Community Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 994 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
994
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
259
in-school suspensions + 407 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 84.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White 4.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Buchtel Community Learning Center is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron City, which includes Buchtel Community Learning Center.
$18,238
Per student
+24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 45.0%
Federal 20.7%
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.
How Buchtel Community Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellet Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buchtel Community Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Akron
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Community Learning Center
Standard public school
923 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Springfield Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
807 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Coventry Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Barber Community Learning Center
Standard public school
431 students 16:1 students per teacher
Crouse Community Learning Center
Standard public school
429 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mason Community Learning Center
Standard public school
395 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~994 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Buchtel Community Learning Center
How many students attend Buchtel Community Learning Center?
Buchtel Community Learning Center has 994 students enrolled. It is a public school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchtel Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchtel Community Learning Center is 12.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% 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 Buchtel Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Buchtel Community Learning Center is African American at 84.6% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buchtel Community Learning Center?
Buchtel Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buchtel Community Learning Center rank among schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Buchtel Community Learning Center ranks #4 of 17 schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Akron on the city page.
Is Buchtel Community Learning Center a good school?
Buchtel Community Learning Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Akron City?
Besides Buchtel Community Learning Center, Akron City also operates Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students), East Community Learning Center (923 students), and Garfield Community Learning Center (912 students). See the Akron City district page for the complete list.
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