STEAM ACADEMY OF AKRON
STEAM Academy of Akron is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Eagle Elementary of Akron school district, located in Akron, OH with about 190 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th 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 9 teachers, STEAM Academy of Akron has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 STEAM Academy of Akron is a public charter school located in Akron, Ohio, that emphasizes a specialized curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Designed to foster critical thinking and innovation, the school integrates these disciplines into daily learning to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. By blending rigorous academic standards with creative expression, the academy aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and real-world application, ensuring that students develop strong problem-solving skills in a project-based environment.
Serving the local community, the academy places a high priority on student engagement and accessibility, striving to create an inclusive environment where students can explore their interests in technology and the arts. The school’s mission focuses on character development alongside academic excellence, encouraging students to become collaborative and responsible citizens. Through its dedicated faculty and community partnerships, the STEAM Academy of Akron provides a supportive setting that encourages curiosity and prepares its student body for long-term success in both secondary education and beyond.
For more information, contact STEAM Academy of Akron at (330) 773-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Akron, OH 44306-3603
(330) 773-1100
STEAM ACADEMY OF AKRON is a public Title I Charter school in Akron, OH with about 190 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation - District:
- Eagle Elementary of Akron
- Total Students:
- 190
- Teachers:
- 9
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 190 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STEAM ACADEMY OF AKRON is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.4%
- White
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.