Enrollment
382
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
Schrop Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Schrop Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390500603825
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schrop Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #16 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Schrop Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schrop Intermediate School ranks #16 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schrop Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schrop Intermediate School
Schrop Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 382 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.1% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Akron's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bath Elementary School (662 students): Schrop Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 19.5:1).
Springfield Local also operates Springfield Junior/Senior High School (807 students) and Spring Hill Elementary (478 students) alongside Schrop Intermediate School.
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 Schrop Intermediate School compares
Schrop Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 74% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.2%
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
$13,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 83.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Schrop Intermediate School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Local, which includes Schrop Intermediate School.
$13,579
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.0%
State 31.9%
Federal 16.1%
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 Schrop Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Preschool Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schrop Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 37.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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
Similar elementary 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 (~382 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Schrop Intermediate School
How many students attend Schrop Intermediate School?
Schrop Intermediate School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schrop Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schrop Intermediate School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schrop Intermediate School?
55.1% of students at Schrop Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schrop Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Schrop Intermediate School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schrop Intermediate School?
Schrop Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Schrop Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Schrop Intermediate School ranks #16 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.
Is Schrop Intermediate School a good school?
Schrop Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 Springfield Local?
Besides Schrop Intermediate School, Springfield Local also operates Springfield Junior/Senior High School (807 students), Spring Hill Elementary (478 students), and Springfield Preschool Center (75 students). See the Springfield Local district page for the complete list.
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