Enrollment
405
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390434800018
Forest Hill Community Learning Center — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hill Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 10
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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Hill Community Learning Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Forest Hill Community Learning Center reports 405 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% 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 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 405 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.0% 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 37/100 (F), 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 Forest Hill 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 53% | — | — |
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
13:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 405 Top 53% in Ohio — larger than 47% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390434800018
Student demographics
Asian 37.8%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
White 11.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 37.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 405:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron City, which includes Forest Hill 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
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
Similar elementary schools in Akron
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555 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nolley Elementary School
Standard public school
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I Promise School
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Spring Hill Elementary
Standard public school
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Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
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473 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
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 Forest Hill Community Learning Center
How many students attend Forest Hill Community Learning Center?
Forest Hill Community Learning Center has 405 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Community Learning Center is 13:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 18% 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 Forest Hill Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Forest Hill Community Learning Center is Asian at 37.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hill Community Learning Center?
Forest Hill Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.