BETTY JANE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER

Betty Jane Community Learning Center is a public elementary school that is part of the Akron City school district, located in Akron, OH with about 453 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Betty Jane Community Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Betty Jane Community Learning Center is a public elementary school located in Akron, Ohio, serving students as part of the Akron Public Schools district. True to its designation as a "Community Learning Center," the school is designed to function as more than just a traditional academic institution; it acts as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing resources and services that support both students and the broader community. The facility is equipped to host various after-school programs, community events, and partnerships that foster a collaborative environment for learning and development.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards set by Akron Public Schools, focusing on fundamental core subjects while emphasizing social-emotional growth and character development. By integrating modern educational facilities with community-focused initiatives, Betty Jane strives to create an inclusive environment where students can thrive alongside the support of their families and local neighbors. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, families can visit the official Akron Public Schools website.

For more information, contact Betty Jane Community Learning Center at (330) 794-4117 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

444 Darrow Rd
Akron, OH 44305-3004
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BETTY JANE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER is a public school in Akron, OH with about 453 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Akron City
Total Students:
453
Teachers:
28.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 453 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BETTY JANE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.2%
Black or African American
16.1%
Two or more races
11.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Asian
0.4%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.