Enrollment
120
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy Akron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390003802844Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #32 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 120
- students enrolled
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy Akron Elementary School ranks #32 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
District: Summit Academy Akron Elementary School · Ohio
NCES ID 390003802844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Academy Akron Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit Academy Akron Elementary School
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School is a small charter elementary school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 120 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Ohio schools, with 120 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Summit Academy Akron Elementary School spends $24,077 per pupil, 64% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.9% 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): Summit Academy Akron Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 19.5:1).
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School is a single-school charter district, so Summit Academy Akron Elementary School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 120 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Ohio's single-school districts.
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 Summit Academy Akron Elementary School compares
Summit Academy Akron Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$24,077
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 54.2%
African American 30.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Summit Academy Akron Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Academy Akron Elementary School, which includes Summit Academy Akron Elementary School.
$24,077
Per student
+64%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 33.9%
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.
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 (~120 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy Akron Elementary School
How many students attend Summit Academy Akron Elementary School?
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School has 120 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Akron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Akron Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Summit Academy Akron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Academy Akron Elementary School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Akron, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Academy Akron Elementary School?
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit Academy Akron Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy Akron Elementary School ranks #32 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 Summit Academy Akron Elementary School a good school?
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Summit Academy Akron Elementary School?
None; Summit Academy Akron Elementary School is a single-school charter district, and Summit Academy Akron Elementary School is its only campus.
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