Herberich Primary Elementary School

251 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Herberich Primary Elementary School, located in Fairlawn, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As part of the Akron Public Schools district, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while fostering social-emotional development. The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and develop essential learning habits during their formative years.

The school is situated in a convenient suburban setting, making it an accessible hub for families in the Fairlawn and West Akron area. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Herberich Primary prioritizes a community-oriented approach, often encouraging parental involvement and partnerships to help ensure student success. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a smooth transition into upper-elementary education and beyond.

251

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herberich Primary Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	21
Black	50
Asian	19
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
142 (56.6%)
Black
50 (19.9%)
Hispanic
21 (8.4%)
Asian
19 (7.6%)
Two or More
16 (6.4%)
American Indian
3 (1.2%)

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:	Copley-Fairlawn City
Phone:	(330)664-4991
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 45

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 48