Imagine Leadership Academy

www.imagineleadershipacademy.org

Charter School 145 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Imagine Leadership Academy, located on Romig Road in Akron, Ohio, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. As part of the Imagine Schools network, the academy operates under a philosophy that emphasizes high academic standards, strong character development, and a "shared values" approach to education. The school aims to provide a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, while fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and faculty.

The academy places a significant focus on leadership development, integrating character education into the daily curriculum to help students grow into responsible and engaged citizens. By emphasizing individualized attention and a structured academic program, Imagine Leadership Academy seeks to bridge achievement gaps and offer a consistent educational experience. Through their mission, they strive to cultivate a supportive culture that values integrity, justice, and service, ensuring that students are not only achieving academically but also developing the personal traits necessary for future leadership roles.

145

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Imagine Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	3
Black	130
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
130 (89.7%)
Two or More
9 (6.2%)
Hispanic
3 (2.1%)
White
2 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Imagine Leadership Academy
Phone:	(330)753-1000
Website:	http://www.imagineleadershipacademy.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 17