Enrollment
912
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390434800020
Garfield Community Learning Center — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for Garfield Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 46
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 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)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garfield Community Learning Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Garfield Community Learning Center reports 912 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 72.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% 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 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 4 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 304 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 75.1% 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 35/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Garfield 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 912 | 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
75.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 260 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 912 Top 93% in Ohio — larger than 7% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390434800020
Student demographics
African American 58.8%
White 21.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 304:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 75.1%
In-school suspensions 229
Out-of-school suspensions 260
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron City, which includes Garfield 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
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Similar high schools in Akron
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Firestone Community Learning Center
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North High School
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900 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Ellet Community Learning Center
Standard public school
860 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Towpath Trail High School
Standard public school
767 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Coventry High School
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522 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Akron Early College High School
Standard public school
399 students 29:1 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
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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 Garfield Community Learning Center
How many students attend Garfield Community Learning Center?
Garfield Community Learning Center has 912 students enrolled. It is a high school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Community Learning Center is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 15% 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 Garfield Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Garfield Community Learning Center is African American at 58.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garfield Community Learning Center?
Garfield Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 5 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.