Imagine Leadership Academy

Summary:

Imagine Leadership Academy is a public charter elementary school in Akron, Ohio, serving 119 students in grades 1-6. With over 88% of its predominantly African American student population coming from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance and student engagement.

Academically, Imagine Leadership Academy struggles, with proficiency rates on state tests well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, only 23.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 64%. The school also grapples with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 73.7% in the 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio has fluctuated widely, from 11.8 to 39.6, which may impact the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive.

Despite these challenges, Imagine Leadership Academy's focus on serving a specific demographic within the Akron community is noteworthy. African American students at the school perform better relative to their peers in the state, ranking 350 out of 603 Ohio elementary schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 1393 out of 1676 Ohio elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1303 out of 1577 in 2023-2024, indicating that it is not keeping pace with the performance of other schools in the state. Addressing the root causes of Imagine Leadership Academy's performance issues, such as attendance, instructional quality, and resource allocation, could be crucial in improving student outcomes and the school's overall standing.

Detail:

Public, Charter 1-6

2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320-3826

(330) 753-1000

District: Imagine Leadership Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1303^rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 39.6

Number of students: 119

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.2%

Two or more races:

6.7%

White:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Imagine Leadership Academy ranks worse than 82.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Imagine Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Imagine Leadership Academy 1303^rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Imagine Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Imagine Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Imagine Leadership Academy 684^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Imagine Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Imagine Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2016	13.00	1453^rd	1678	13.4%
2019	17.20	1393^rd	1676	16.9%
2021	12.36	1349^th	1610	16.2%
2022	27.99	1161^st	1588	26.9%
2023	25.66	1196^th	1596	25.1%
2024	16.60	1303^rd	1577	17.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Imagine Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	23.77	1202^nd	1465	18.0%
2021	15.96	1152^nd	1404	17.9%
2022	33.90	990^th	1419	30.2%
2023	31.94	1045^th	1447	27.8%
2024	22.44	1180^th	1484	20.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Imagine Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.77	1198^th	1502	20.2%
2024	19.32	1190^th	1466	18.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Imagine Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.77	1323^rd	1535	13.8%
2024	21.78	1173^rd	1485	21.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Imagine Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	45.93	317^th	605	47.6%
2021	37.04	287^th	533	46.2%
2022	49.26	259^th	601	56.9%
2023	50.41	254^th	610	58.4%
2024	37.86	350^th	603	42.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	24	193	0	3	0	15	235
2015	16	182	0	3	2	13	216
2016	11	180	0	2	1	11	205
2017	8	145	0	0	0	12	165
2018	8	153	10	2	0	10	183
2019	5	162	6	0	0	9	182
2020	2	125	3	0	0	5	135
2021	2	95	1	0	0	4	102
2022	1	98	2	1	1	4	107
2023	5	105	0	0	1	8	119

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Imagine Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	235	13.0	18.0	85.1
2015	216	n/a	n/a	100
2016	205	10.0	20.5	100
2017	165	7.8	20.9	n/a
2018	183	9.8	18.5	n/a
2019	182	8.8	20.4	n/a
2020	135	0.0	n/a	n/a
2021	102	3.0	34.0	n/a
2022	107	9.0	11.8	n/a
2023	119	3.0	39.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Imagine Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	235	13.0	18.0	85.1
2015	216	n/a	n/a	100
2016	205	10.0	20.5	100
2017	165	7.8	20.9	n/a
2018	183	9.8	18.5	n/a
2019	182	8.8	20.4	n/a
2020	135	0.0	n/a	n/a
2021	102	3.0	34.0	n/a
2022	107	9.0	11.8	n/a
2023	119	3.0	39.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Imagine Leadership Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$4,906
2022	$10,940
2023	$8,766

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Imagine Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1393^rd of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1196^th of 1596 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Imagine Leadership Academy)	16	40	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Leadership Academy)	44	20	24%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Leadership Academy)	48.3	11.8	36.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Leadership Academy)	34.5	17.6	16.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Imagine Leadership Academy)	40	43.8	3.8%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Leadership Academy)	48	56.3	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Leadership Academy)	44	75	31%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Leadership Academy)	42.9	13.3	29.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Leadership Academy)	14.3	33.3	19%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	182	119	34.6%
African American	162	105	35.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	5
Two or More Races	9	8	11.1%

Schools Near Imagine Leadership Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Imagine Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	1-6	2405 Romig Rd	Akron	44320	Summit County	Imagine Leadership Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 753-1000	119	3	39.6		5 (4.2%)	105 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.7%)	16.6	1303^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	17.4%		25.7	1196^th of 1596 public elementary schools	25.1%	107	23.1	20.0	54.2	7.7	0.0	35.0	58.3	53.8	13.3	$8,766
Imagine Akron Academy	Public, Charter	K	2405 Romig Rd	Akron	44320	Summit County	Imagine Akron Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 753-1000	42	4	10.5		1 (2.4%)	32 (76.2%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (16.7%)								(n/a)										$8,067
Sam Salem Community Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1222 W Waterloo Rd	Akron	44314	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 848-5231	342	27	12.5		188 (55.0%)	89 (26.0%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (15.8%)	34.4	1091^st of 1577 public elementary schools	30.8%		44.3	995^th of 1596 public elementary schools	37.7%	96	40.0	47.1	57.8	31.1		49.0	68.9	55.6		$14,319
Pfeiffer Elementary School	Public	K-5	2081 9th St SW	Akron	44314	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 848-5244	210	17	12.3		90 (42.9%)	89 (42.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (13.3%)	22.2	1235^th of 1577 public elementary schools	21.7%		19.4	1265^th of 1596 public elementary schools	20.7%	30	35.5	33.3	31.8	25.0		50.0	45.5	62.5		$15,331
Eagle Elementary of Akron	Public, Charter	K-5	2199 5th St SW	Akron	44314	Summit County	Eagle Elementary of Akron	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 773-1100	104	9	11.5		11 (10.6%)	79 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (10.6%)	3.7	1539^th of 1577 public elementary schools	2.4%		6.7	1488^th of 1596 public elementary schools	6.8%	51	8.3	29.4	8.3	0.0		29.4	8.3	16.7		$10,879
Rimer Community Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	2370 Manchester Rd	Akron	44314	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-7905	278	23	12.1		124 (44.6%)	100 (36.0%)	13 (4.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (13.7%)	57.2	808^th of 1577 public elementary schools	48.8%		46.7	977^th of 1596 public elementary schools	38.8%	169	65.4	62.1	64.3	84.6		69.0	39.5	74.1		$15,427
Schumacher Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	1020 Hartford Ave	Akron	44320	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 873-3386	337	25	13.7		16 (4.7%)	274 (81.3%)	15 (4.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.6%)	17	1295^th of 1577 public elementary schools	17.9%		16	1307^th of 1596 public elementary schools	18.1%	12	29.8	23.7	28.3	29.8		57.9	37.7	42.6		$13,929
Crouse Community Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Diagonal Rd	Akron	44320	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-1625	393	29	13.5		19 (4.8%)	304 (77.4%)	28 (7.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.7%)	8.3	1444^th of 1577 public elementary schools	8.4%		7.5	1462^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	8.4%	18	21.6	28.2	21.4	11.1		38.5	23.2	40.5		$13,504
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	450 Vernon Odom Boulevard	Akron	44307	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-1661	231	23	10.2		9 (3.9%)	193 (83.5%)	10 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.8%)	21.1	1245^th of 1577 public elementary schools	21.1%		16.7	1291^st of 1596 public elementary schools	19.1%	46	26.7	22.6	38.5	26.7		38.7	53.8	63.3		$16,812
Coventry Elementary School	Public	K-4	3089 Manchester Rd	Akron	44319	Summit County	Coventry Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 644-8469	461	32	14.4	49.9%	381 (82.6%)	29 (6.3%)	6 (1.3%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.4%)	81	293^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	81.4%		81.3	295^th of 1596 public elementary schools	81.5%	2		75.0	79.8			90.5	82.1			$12,114

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How many students attend Imagine Leadership Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 119 students attended Imagine Leadership Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Imagine Leadership Academy?

Students at Imagine Leadership Academy are 88% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% White.

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Imagine Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 17.4% of Ohio elementary schools.

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