- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Akron, OH
Jennings Community Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Jennings Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390434800034
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennings Community Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 846
- students enrolled
Jennings Community Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Community Learning Center ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jennings Community Learning Center held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 390434800034 · Akron, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students)
Jennings Community Learning Center held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jennings Community Learning Center 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
Jennings Community Learning Center
846 students
What this shows Jennings Community Learning Center reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennings Community Learning Center compares
Jennings Community Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 240 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 33.5%
Asian 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
White 10.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Jennings Community Learning Center 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 Jennings Community Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchtel Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennings Community Learning Center'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 middle schools in Akron
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hyre Community Learning Center
Standard public school
679 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Innes Community Learning Center
Standard public school
673 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Revere Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Litchfield Community Learning Center
Standard public school
469 students 9:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Standard public school
67 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jennings Community Learning Center
How many students attend Jennings Community Learning Center?
Jennings Community Learning Center has 846 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings Community Learning Center is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Jennings Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Jennings Community Learning Center is African American at 33.5% of enrollment, in Akron, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennings Community Learning Center?
Jennings Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Jennings Community Learning Center rank among middle schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Community Learning Center ranks #5 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Akron on the city page.
What other schools are in Akron City?
Besides Jennings Community Learning Center, 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.