Enrollment
67
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390009804167 Charter school
Summit Academy Akron Middle School — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy Akron Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
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 →
School address
District: Summit Academy Akron Middle School · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Academy Akron Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Summit Academy Akron Middle School reports 67 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 67 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Summit Academy Akron Middle School spends $21,418 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.5% from local sources (property taxes), 62.9% from the state, and 36.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Summit Academy Akron Middle School 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
24:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
65.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,418
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 67 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 67 Top 4% in Ohio — larger than 96% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 24:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390009804167
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 34.3%
Two or More 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 67:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.7%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Academy Akron Middle School, which includes Summit Academy Akron Middle School.
$21,418
Per student
+27%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 36.6%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy Akron Middle School
How many students attend Summit Academy Akron Middle School?
Summit Academy Akron Middle School has 67 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Akron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Akron Middle School is 24:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Academy Akron Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Academy Akron Middle School is White at 43.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Academy Akron Middle School?
Summit Academy Akron Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.