Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ritzman Community Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ritzman Community Learning Center is located in the southeast part of Akron, OH, serving an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ritzman Community Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ritzman Community Learning Center's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ritzman Community Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ritzman Community Learning Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
6%
Showing 2001–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ritzman Community Learning Center's ranking?
Ritzman Community Learning Center is ranked #1385 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ritzman Community Learning Center?
320 students attend Ritzman Community Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ritzman Community Learning Center students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ritzman Community Learning Center?
Ritzman Community Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ritzman Community Learning Center offer ?
Ritzman Community Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ritzman Community Learning Center part of?
Ritzman Community Learning Center is part of Akron City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ritzman Community Learning Center located?
Ritzman Community Learning Center is located in the Ellet neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 6 other public schools located in Ellet.
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