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Greater Summit County Early Learning Center

Public, Charter Grades K-4

142^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,558 Ohio Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Ohio elementary schools

Summary

Greater Summit County Early Learning Center is a public charter elementary school serving 118 students in grades K-4 in Akron, Ohio. The school is part of the Greater Summit County Early Learning Center District, which is ranked 56 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greater Summit County Early Learning Center consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests across grades and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 78.9% of 3rd graders and 100% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64.4% and 69.1%, respectively. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Ohio elementary schools in 2015-2016 and consistently ranking in the top 25% in recent years. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.5% in 2020-2021 to 37.3% in 2024-2025, which is an area of concern.

When compared to the nearby Akron City School District schools, Greater Summit County Early Learning Center consistently outperforms them on academic measures. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 3rd and 4th grade Mathematics proficiency rates were significantly higher than the Akron City School District averages. Additionally, Greater Summit County Early Learning Center's spending per student ($7,169 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby Akron City School District schools, which spent between $10,230 and $11,858 per student in the same year.

102

Students ?

25.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,846

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312-4204

(234) 718-2626

District: Greater Summit County Early Learning Center

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

African American:

12.7%

Asian:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 55th percentile in 2019 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (88% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Ohio elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 91st (2025) from a 55th-percentile low (2019)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school88%

Ohio avg64%

142^nd of 1,558

Ohio public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

56^th of 828Greater Summit County Early Learning Center among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	86.1	142 of 1558	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	81.8	271 of 1577	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	405 of 1596	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.2	603 of 1588	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.7	326 of 1610	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	63.3	756 of 1676	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	91.7	14 of 1678	99.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2021	80.4	278 of 1467	81.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2021	70.9	485 of 1499	67.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2022	45.0	793 of 1242	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.1	548 of 1249	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.1	624 of 1271	50.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)81st percentile~ school

Male (2021)68th percentile-12 vs school

White (2022)36th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics89%+23 vs state

English Language Arts86%+24 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Excellent learning environment. Innovative delivery system. Kids have more opportunities here in technology, language, and hands on investigation than you can ever imagine. Highly trained staff. A very nurturing environment. CHECK IT OUT! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center	Public, Charter	K-4	1651 Massillon Rd	Akron	44312	Summit County	Greater Summit County Early Learning Center	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(234) 718-2626	102	4	25.5		69 (67.6%)	13 (12.7%)	5 (4.9%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.9%)	86.1	142^nd of 1558 public elementary schools	90.9%		81.8	271^st of 1577 public elementary schools	82.8%	129		78.9	100.0			78.9	92.3			$10,846
Hatton Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	1933 Baker Ave	Akron	44312	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 794-4179	431	28	15.5		205 (47.6%)	128 (29.7%)	23 (5.3%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (14.6%)	30.6	1113^th of 1558 public elementary schools	28.6%		31.6	1117^th of 1577 public elementary schools	29.2%	4	35.6	61.4	46.3	28.8		64.8	46.3	43.8		$14,156
David Hill Community Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1060 E Archwood Ave	Akron	44306	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 773-1129	349	27	13.1		28 (8.0%)	236 (67.6%)	36 (10.3%)	11 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.6%)	11.8	1372^nd of 1558 public elementary schools	11.9%		15.2	1324^th of 1577 public elementary schools	16.0%	48	40.0	20.7	33.3	28.6		27.6	24.4	40.0		$13,313
Ritzman Community Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	629 Canton Rd	Akron	44312	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-1510	320	24	13.1		179 (55.9%)	81 (25.3%)	13 (4.1%)	10 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (10.9%)	53.4	840^th of 1558 public elementary schools	46.1%		60.3	752^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	52.3%	88	64.3	64.4	75.7	44.6		65.5	51.4	67.9		$15,373
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	2503 Leland Ave	Akron	44312	Summit County	Summit Academy Akron Elementary School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 253-7441	120	7	17.1		65 (54.2%)	37 (30.8%)	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.0%)	9.8	1408^th of 1558 public elementary schools	9.6%		12.1	1368^th of 1577 public elementary schools	13.3%	40	10.5	40.9	33.3	10.5		45.5	19.0	26.3		$8,518
Voris Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	1885 Glenmount Ave	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 773-6926	334	24	13.8		103 (30.8%)	134 (40.1%)	30 (9.0%)	25 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (12.3%)	26.5	1159^th of 1558 public elementary schools	25.6%		34.3	1092^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	30.8%	67	46.2	55.4	34.1	15.4		57.9	48.8	43.6		$13,617
Glover Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	935 Hammel St	Akron	44306	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 773-1245	344	24	14.4		62 (18.0%)	178 (51.7%)	22 (6.4%)	13 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (19.8%)	16.4	1307^th of 1558 public elementary schools	16.1%		25.8	1184^th of 1577 public elementary schools	24.9%	123	34.0	55.8	24.2	22.9		34.0	36.4	39.6		$14,147
Windemere Community Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	2283 Windemere Ave	Akron	44312	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-7937	266	17	15.5		162 (60.9%)	48 (18.0%)	20 (7.5%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (12.0%)	63.2	660^th of 1558 public elementary schools	57.6%		61.7	723^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	54.2%	63	74.2	63.4	78.4	50.0		65.9	75.7	68.8		$14,268
Spring Hill Elementary	Public	K-3	660 Lessig Ave	Akron	44312	Summit County	Springfield Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 798-1006	478	24	20.3	83.5%	360 (75.3%)	60 (12.6%)	22 (4.6%)	24 (5.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)								(n/a)		45.9				39.6				$10,566
Main Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-7	1035 Clay St	Akron	44301	Summit County	Main Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(234) 738-1925	103	10	10.8		1 (1.0%)	88 (85.4%)	6 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)	20.4	1250^th of 1558 public elementary schools	19.8%		26.1	1180^th of 1577 public elementary schools	25.2%	70	20.0	23.1		20.0	64.3	23.1		40.0	35.7	$15,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Summit County Early Learning Center

Is Greater Summit County Early Learning Center a good school?

Yes. Greater Summit County Early Learning Center ranks in the top 9.1% of Ohio elementary schools.

How many students attend Greater Summit County Early Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 102 students attended Greater Summit County Early Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Greater Summit County Early Learning Center?

Students at Greater Summit County Early Learning Center are 68% White, 13% African American, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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