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Findley Community Learning Center
Elementary School · Akron City
65 W Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#1,972 of 3,441
In Akron
#30 of 71
public schools
In district
#19 of 45
Akron City
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Findley Community Learning Center
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About Findley Community Learning Center
Findley Community Learning Center is a public elementary school in Akron, OH, part of Akron City. Findley Community Learning Center serves approximately 545 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Findley Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,972 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Findley Community Learning Center show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Findley Community Learning Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
41% of students at Findley Community Learning Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Findley Community Learning Center — Students at Findley Community Learning Center score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Findley Community Learning Center Compares
See how Findley Community Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
65 W Tallmadge Ave, Akron, OH 44310
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Findley Community Learning Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Richardson Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Cuyahoga Falls), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, King Community Learning Center (rated 7.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Akron, see our Akron schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST ANTHONY OF PADUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Jennings Community Learning Center Akron | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| ST VINCENT-ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL Akron | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Towpath Trail High School Akron | 1.0 mi | 2.9 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| APS Online Akron | 1.2 mi | 1.7 |
| I Promise School Akron | 1.1 mi | 3.9 |
| North High School Akron | 1.0 mi | 3.9 |
| Akros Middle School Akron | 1.4 mi | 3.0 |
| Edge Learning Akron | 1.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Forest Hill Community Learning Center Akron | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center Akron | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Akron Early College High School Akron | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| King Community Learning Center Akron | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Akron STEM High School Akron | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM Akron | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Portage Path Community Learning Center Akron | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Richardson Elementary School Cuyahoga Falls | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| AKRON FIRST ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL Akron | 1.9 mi | — |
| Leggett Community Learning Center Akron | 2.5 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44310 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,912
Median Home Value
$91,400
Median Rent
$925/mo
Population
24,420
College Educated
14.2%
Homeownership
39.3%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
30.6%
Median Age
34.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Carson Elementary School Newark, OH | 6.0 |
| Case Preparatory Academy Akron, OH | 6.0 |
| Clermont Northeastern Elementary School Batavia, OH | 6.0 |
| Croghan Elementary School Fremont, OH | 6.0 |
| Glendening Elementary School Groveport, OH | 6.0 |
| Hilliard Crossing Elementary School Hilliard, OH | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Findley Community Learning Center
What grades does Findley Community Learning Center serve?
Findley Community Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Findley Community Learning Center?
Findley Community Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Findley Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Findley Community Learning Center is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Findley Community Learning Center rank in OH?
Findley Community Learning Center ranks #1,972 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Findley Community Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Findley Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Findley Community Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Findley Community Learning Center has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Findley Community Learning Center a charter school?
No, Findley Community Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Findley Community Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Findley Community Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (330) 761-7909
Resources & Links
District
Akron City- District Enrollment
- 19,982
- Schools in District
- 48
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,553
- District Rank
- #19 of 45
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