- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
Portage Path Community Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Portage Path Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390434800049
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portage Path Community Learning Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #31 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 289
- students enrolled
Portage Path Community Learning Center has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Path Community Learning Center ranks #31 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Portage Path Community Learning Center held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390434800049 · Akron, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 17:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students)
Portage Path Community Learning Center held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Portage Path 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 289
Portage Path Community Learning Center
289 students
What this shows Portage Path Community Learning Center reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage Path Community Learning Center compares
Portage Path 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.6%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.9%
White 13.5%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Portage Path 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 Portage Path Community Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchtel Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Community Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage Path 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 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
I Promise School
Standard public school
478 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portage Path Community Learning Center
How many students attend Portage Path Community Learning Center?
Portage Path Community Learning Center has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Path Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Path Community Learning Center is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 Portage Path Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Portage Path Community Learning Center is African American at 68.9% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage Path Community Learning Center?
Portage Path Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Portage Path Community Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Path Community Learning Center ranks #31 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 Portage Path 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.