ELP Essex

83 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

APS Preschool, located at 1160 Winhurst Dr. in Akron, Ohio, is a specialized educational facility operated as part of the Akron Public Schools district. The program is specifically designed to provide early childhood education and developmental support to young learners. By focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and school readiness, the preschool aims to create a supportive environment that prepares children for a successful transition into kindergarten and the broader K-12 educational system.

As an extension of the Akron Public Schools district, the Winhurst Drive location emphasizes inclusive instruction and follows district-wide standards for early education. The school typically serves a diverse student population and prioritizes personalized learning experiences that address the individual developmental needs of its preschool-aged children. Through a combination of structured play, guided learning, and teacher-led activities, the facility works to foster a love for learning in a safe, community-oriented setting.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELP Essex
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	5
Black	31
Asian	7
Two or More	10

Black
31 (37.3 %)
White
30 (36.1 %)
Two or More
10 (12.0 %)
Asian
7 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
5 (6.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Akron City
Phone:	(330)761-1661
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 83