Greater Summit County Early Learning Center

Charter School 102 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Greater Summit County Early Learning Center, often associated with the Summit Academy Schools network, is a specialized educational facility located in Akron, Ohio. The school focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment specifically designed for students who learn differently, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD. By integrating rigorous academic standards with therapeutic support, the center aims to address both the cognitive and social-emotional needs of its student population.

The curriculum is built upon a philosophy of personalized instruction, utilizing small class sizes and individualized education programs (IEPs) to ensure that each student reaches their full potential. Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes character development and social skills training, fostering a safe atmosphere where students can build confidence and improve interpersonal communication. Through its specialized approach, the Greater Summit County Early Learning Center seeks to remove the traditional barriers to learning, helping students transition toward academic and personal success.

102

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	5
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	7

White
69 (67.6%)
Black
13 (12.7%)
Asian
8 (7.8%)
Two or More
7 (6.9%)
Hispanic
5 (4.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Phone:	(234)718-2626
Website:	http://scopeacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
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

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 14