Findley Community Learning Center

www.akronschools.com

549 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Findley Community Learning Center, located at 65 W Tallmadge Ave in Akron, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Akron Public Schools district. As a "Community Learning Center" (CLC), the school operates with a specialized educational model designed to integrate academics with community support. By partnering with local organizations, the school provides a hub of resources that extend beyond the classroom, aiming to address the holistic needs of students and their families to foster a more stable and supportive learning environment.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the Akron Public Schools system, Findley utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, emphasizing core subjects while leveraging the CLC infrastructure to offer after-school programming, health services, or family enrichment activities. Its location serves as a central point for the surrounding neighborhood, positioning the school as both an educational institution and a vital community partner dedicated to student success.

549

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Findley Community Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	145
Black	169
Asian	160
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

Black
169 (30.8 %)
Asian
160 (29.1 %)
Hispanic
145 (26.4 %)
White
38 (6.9 %)
Two or More
36 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Akron City
Phone:	(330)761-7909
Website:	http://www.akronschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 77

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 98