Enrollment
391
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390434805555
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
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 →
The verdict
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem earns a D Resource Investment Index (45/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 45/100
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 391
- students enrolled
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
14.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem reports 391 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% 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 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 391 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
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 45/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
15 smaller classes than 54% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
391 larger than 46% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
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 391 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 391 Top 50% in Ohio — larger than 50% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390434805555
Student demographics
African American 36.1%
White 32.0%
Asian 16.9%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 391:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron City, which includes National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem.
$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
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Frequently asked questions about National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem
How many students attend National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem?
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem has 391 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem?
The student-teacher ratio at National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem is 14.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 9% 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 National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem?
The largest demographic group at National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem is African American at 36.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem?
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.