Enrollment
476
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Akron, OH
Coventry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coventry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390499903791
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coventry Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #10 of 17
- schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Coventry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coventry Elementary School ranks #10 of 17 schools in Akron, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coventry Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coventry Elementary School
Coventry Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 476 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 592 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #440, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Akron's public schools, it stands alongside Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students): Coventry Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 12.9:1).
Coventry Local also operates Coventry High School (522 students) and Coventry Middle School (427 students) alongside Coventry Elementary School.
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 Coventry Elementary School compares
Coventry Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$13,360
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 80.7%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Coventry Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coventry Local, which includes Coventry Elementary School.
$13,360
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 28.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 Coventry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coventry Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coventry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Akron
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
Standard public school
994 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Coventry Elementary School
How many students attend Coventry Elementary School?
Coventry Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coventry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coventry Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coventry Elementary School?
42.3% of students at Coventry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coventry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coventry Elementary School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coventry Elementary School?
Coventry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coventry Elementary School rank among schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Coventry Elementary School ranks #10 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 Coventry Elementary School a good school?
Coventry Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Coventry Local?
Besides Coventry Elementary School, Coventry Local also operates Coventry High School (522 students) and Coventry Middle School (427 students). See the Coventry Local district page for the complete list.
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