Edge Academy The

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Charter School 236 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

236

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edge Academy The
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	6
Black	211
Asian	6
Two or More	8

Black
211 (89.4 %)
Two or More
8 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.5 %)
Asian
6 (2.5 %)
White
5 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edge Academy The
Phone:	(330)535-4581
Website:	http://new.edge4kids.org/joomla/index.php
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edge Academy The
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edge Academy The
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	112	47.5%
Male	124	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)