- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
Ritzman Community Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Ritzman Community Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390434800053
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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
Ritzman Community Learning Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #27 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 320
- students enrolled
Ritzman Community Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ritzman Community Learning Center ranks #27 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ritzman Community Learning Center shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390434800053 · Akron, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Firestone Community Learning Center (1,033 students)
Ritzman Community Learning Center shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ritzman 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 320
Ritzman Community Learning Center
320 students
What this shows Ritzman Community Learning Center reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ritzman Community Learning Center compares
Ritzman Community Learning Center 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Ritzman 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 Ritzman 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ritzman 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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ritzman Community Learning Center
How many students attend Ritzman Community Learning Center?
Ritzman Community Learning Center has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ritzman Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ritzman Community Learning Center is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Ritzman Community Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Ritzman Community Learning Center is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Akron, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ritzman Community Learning Center?
Ritzman Community Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ritzman Community Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Ritzman Community Learning Center ranks #27 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 Ritzman 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.