Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center

628 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center (CLC), located in Akron, Ohio, is a public school that serves students in the Akron Public Schools district. As part of the district’s CLC model, the school is designed to function as a neighborhood hub, integrating academic instruction with various support services and community-based programs. This approach aims to bridge the gap between the classroom and the local community, providing resources that support both student achievement and family engagement throughout the school year.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a supportive environment, often emphasizing character development and personalized learning strategies. By utilizing the Community Learning Center framework, Harris/Jackson leverages partnerships with local organizations, volunteers, and service providers to offer after-school programming, tutoring, and extracurricular activities. This collaborative structure is intended to foster a sense of belonging and provide students with the holistic support necessary for success both during and beyond the standard school day.

628

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	56
Black	113
Asian	346
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
346 (55.1 %)
Black
113 (18.0 %)
White
75 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
56 (8.9 %)
Two or More
34 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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)761-1315
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 86

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 87