Enrollment
923
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390434800106
East Community Learning Center — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for East Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 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 →
School address
District: Akron City · 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)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Community Learning Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Community Learning Center reports 923 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 88.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% 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 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 231 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 93.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Akron City spends $20,483 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.2% from local sources (property taxes), 45.0% from the state, and 20.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), 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 East Community Learning Center 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
11:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Ohio — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
93.8%
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
$20,483
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 231 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
341
in-school suspensions + 374 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 923 Top 93% in Ohio — larger than 7% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 88.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390434800106
Student demographics
African American 62.1%
White 19.5%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 231:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 93.8%
In-school suspensions 341
Out-of-school suspensions 374
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron City, which includes East Community Learning Center.
$20,483
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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
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
Mason Community Learning Center
Standard public school
395 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about East Community Learning Center
How many students attend East Community Learning Center?
East Community Learning Center has 923 students enrolled. It is a other school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at East Community Learning Center is 11:1, which is 40% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at East Community Learning Center is African American at 62.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Community Learning Center?
East Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.