- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Buchtel Community Learning Center held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 390434800051 · Akron, OH Other · MID · TRAD
994 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students)
Buchtel Community Learning Center held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Buchtel Community Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firestone Comm
Firestone Community Learning Center
1,033 students
- This school
Buchtel Community Learning Center
994 students
- East Community
East Community Learning Center
923 students
- Garfield Commu
Garfield Community Learning Center
912 students
- North High Sch
North High School
900 students
- Ellet Communit
Ellet Community Learning Center
860 students
What this shows Buchtel Community Learning Center reports 994 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buchtel Community Learning Center compares
Buchtel Community Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,491
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Akron City reports $20,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~994 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.