- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
I Promise School
Federal NCES profile for I Promise School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390434805982
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
I Promise School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #16 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 478
- students enrolled
I Promise School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, I Promise School ranks #16 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
I Promise School shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 390434805982 · Akron, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 9.2:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students)
I Promise School shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
I Promise School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firestone Comm
Firestone Community Learning Center
1,033 students
- Buchtel Commun
Buchtel Community Learning Center
994 students
- East Community
East Community Learning Center
923 students
- Garfield Commu
Garfield Community Learning Center
912 students
- North High Sch
North High School
900 students
- This school
I Promise School
478 students
What this shows I Promise School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How I Promise School compares
I Promise School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$20,491
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
White 12.1%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, I Promise School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Akron City reports $20,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How I Promise School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buchtel Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to I Promise School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Akron
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Findley Community Learning Center
Standard public school
555 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nolley Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students
Spring Hill Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
Standard public school
473 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Seiberling Community Learning Center
Standard public school
463 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about I Promise School
How many students attend I Promise School?
I Promise School has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at I Promise School?
The student-teacher ratio at I Promise School is 9.2:1, which is 49% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of I Promise School?
The largest demographic group at I Promise School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Akron, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for I Promise School?
I Promise School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does I Promise School rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, I Promise School ranks #16 of 38 elementary 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 elementary schools in Akron on the city page.
What other schools are in Akron City?
Besides I Promise School, Akron City also operates Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students), Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students), and East Community Learning Center (923 students). See the Akron City district page for the complete list.