Enrollment
249
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390003302834 Charter school
Edge Academy the — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for Edge Academy the, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Edge Academy the · 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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edge Academy the compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edge Academy the reports 249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Edge Academy the spends $15,816 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.6% from local sources (property taxes), 61.6% from the state, and 29.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Edge Academy the 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 23% | — | — |
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Ohio — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,816
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 249 Top 23% in Ohio — larger than 77% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390003302834
Student demographics
African American 89.6%
Two or More 5.6%
White 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 89.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 43
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edge Academy the, which includes Edge Academy the.
$15,816
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.6%
State 61.6%
Federal 29.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Edge Academy the
How many students attend Edge Academy the?
Edge Academy the has 249 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edge Academy the?
The student-teacher ratio at Edge Academy the is 16.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 6% higher 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 Edge Academy the?
The largest demographic group at Edge Academy the is African American at 89.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edge Academy the?
Edge Academy the has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.