Ritzman Community Learning Center

www.akronschools.com

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ritzman Community Learning Center, located in Akron, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Akron Public Schools district. True to its designation as a "Community Learning Center," the school is designed to function as a neighborhood hub, integrating educational programs with resources that support the broader community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills while fostering social and emotional development to prepare students for future success.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards and is supported by a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at student engagement. Because it operates under the Akron Public Schools umbrella, Ritzman benefits from district-wide initiatives, including professional development for teachers and technological integration in the classroom. Prospective families can find more information regarding registration, school board policies, and academic calendars on the official district website at [http://www.akronschools.com](http://www.akronschools.com).

320

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ritzman Community Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	13
Black	81
Asian	10
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
179 (55.9%)
Black
81 (25.3%)
Two or More
35 (10.9%)
Hispanic
13 (4.1%)
Asian
10 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)761-1510
Website:	http://www.akronschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 26

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 58