Enrollment
846
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jennings Community Learning Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jennings Community Learning Center
Jennings Community Learning Center is a large middle school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 846 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 846 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Akron City spends $18,238 per pupil, 24% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 463 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 846 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Akron's middle schools, it stands alongside Hyre Community Learning Center (679 students): Jennings Community Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 12.8:1).
Akron City also operates Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students) and Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students) alongside Jennings Community Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jennings Community Learning Center compares
Jennings Community Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron City, which includes Jennings Community Learning Center.
$18,238
Per student
+24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~846 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jennings Community Learning Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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