Barber Community Learning Center

www.akronschools.com

312 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Barber Community Learning Center (CLC), located on Garry Road in Akron, Ohio, is a key facility within the Akron Public Schools district. As a "Community Learning Center," the school is designed to function as more than just a traditional classroom building; it serves as a neighborhood hub that integrates educational programming with community resources. By design, these centers often provide extended services such as after-school programs, recreational activities, and support systems intended to benefit both students and the surrounding East Akron neighborhood.

The school operates under the mission of the Akron Public Schools, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and preparing students for future success in a global society. By fostering a collaborative environment, the Barber CLC aims to bridge the gap between school and home life, creating a supportive ecosystem where students are encouraged to engage with their community. The facility itself is part of a larger district-wide initiative to modernize school infrastructure, ensuring that students have access to safe, technology-equipped, and efficient learning spaces.

312

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barber Community Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	27
Black	161
Asian	19
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
161 (51.6 %)
White
70 (22.4 %)
Two or More
33 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
27 (8.7 %)
Asian
19 (6.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)761-7911
Website:	http://www.akronschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 29