EDGE ACADEMY THE

Edge Academy The is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Edge Learning school district, located in Akron, OH with about 242 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Edge Academy The has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Edge Academy, located in Akron, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a "whole child" educational philosophy, emphasizing not only academic rigor in core subjects like math and reading but also the social and emotional development of its student body. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the academy aims to foster a close-knit community where students feel empowered to take ownership of their learning.

Central to the school's mission is a commitment to personalized instruction and character building. The Edge Academy integrates technology into its daily curriculum to prepare students for a modern workforce and encourages active parental involvement to ensure a collaborative educational environment. Through a blend of structured academics and individualized attention, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that helps students from diverse backgrounds reach their full potential and succeed beyond the classroom.

For more information, contact Edge Academy The at (330) 535-4581 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

92 N Union St
Akron, OH 44304-1347
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EDGE ACADEMY THE is a public Title I Charter school in Akron, OH with about 242 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
St Aloysius Orphanage
District:
Edge Learning
Total Students:
242
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 242 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDGE ACADEMY THE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.7%
Two or more races
8.7%
White
4.1%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.