Sam Salem Community Learning Center

www.akronschools.com

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sam Salem Community Learning Center is a public elementary school located in Akron, Ohio, serving students within the Akron Public Schools district. As a "Community Learning Center," the school is designed to function as more than just a traditional classroom; it serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often providing extended services, programs, and resources that benefit both students and local families throughout the year.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while encouraging social and emotional growth. By leveraging its status as a community-integrated facility, Sam Salem focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, parents, and community members. Through these collaborative efforts, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success while strengthening the broader Akron community.

357

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam Salem Community Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	23
Black	112
Asian	2
Two or More	56

White
164 (45.9%)
Black
112 (31.4%)
Two or More
56 (15.7%)
Hispanic
23 (6.4%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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)848-5231
Website:	http://www.akronschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 43