Ritzman Community Learning Center

Summary:

Ritzman Community Learning Center is an elementary school in Akron, Ohio, serving 320 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Akron City School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ritzman Community Learning Center consistently outperforms the Akron City School District and the state of Ohio in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ritzman's 5th-grade students scored 67.3% proficient or better in Science, compared to 39.5% for Akron City and 64% for Ohio. The school's performance in Mathematics and English Language Arts is also noteworthy, with 3rd-grade students scoring 64.7% proficient or better in Math and 4th-grade students scoring 75% proficient or better in English Language Arts, outpacing the district and state averages.

While Ritzman Community Learning Center generally outperforms other Akron City School District elementary schools in the area, such as David Hill Community Learning Center, Betty Jane Community Learning Center, and Seiberling Community Learning Center, the nearby Greater Summit County Early Learning Center, which is part of a different district, outperforms Ritzman in several academic areas, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, Ritzman's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are relatively favorable compared to the district and some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 629 Canton Rd
       Akron, OH  44312-2525


(330) 761-1510

District: Akron City

SchoolDigger Rank:
752nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,292 Help


Students who attend Ritzman Community Learning Center usually attend:

Middle:    Hyre Community Learning Center
High:    Ellet Community Learning Center

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
African American:
20.8%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Ritzman Community Learning Center ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 2nd among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Akron City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.27. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), African American (20.8%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ritzman Community Learning Center is 10.6, which is the 3rd best among 27 elementary schools in the Akron City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Ritzman Community Learning Center employs 28.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ritzman Community Learning Center is $17,292, which is the 2nd highest among 27 elementary schools in the Akron City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ritzman Community Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritzman Community Learning Center 752nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Ritzman Community Learning Center in the ranking list.)

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Akron City:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron City 606th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ritzman Community Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Ritzman Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.38 792nd 1471 46.2%
2005 62.62 638th 1501 57.5%
2006 30.81 1202nd 1504 20.1%
2007 32.18 1263rd 1609 21.5%
2008 42.58 1122nd 1582 29.1%
2009 28.67 1287th 1610 20.1%
2010 49.81 1077th 1662 35.2%
2011 42.93 1204th 1686 28.6%
2012 57.62 980th 1709 42.7%
2013 76.20 368th 1701 78.4%
2014 70.73 602nd 1687 64.3%
2015 78.13 343rd 1684 79.6%
2016 68.88 634th 1678 62.2%
2017 59.55 873rd 1651 47.1%
2018 55.98 893rd 1636 45.4%
2019 50.39 991st 1676 40.9%
2021 57.70 812th 1610 49.6%
2022 57.64 819th 1588 48.4%
2023 59.02 793rd 1596 50.3%
2024 60.27 752nd 1577 52.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ritzman Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.11 263rd 900 70.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ritzman Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.91 372nd 1465 74.6%
2019 65.51 500th 1465 65.9%
2021 73.43 312th 1404 77.8%
2022 72.97 324th 1419 77.2%
2023 74.16 311th 1447 78.5%
2024 73.27 345th 1484 76.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ritzman Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.42 863rd 1518 43.1%
2019 43.79 988th 1502 34.2%
2021 43.70 896th 1467 38.9%
2022 53.68 813th 1488 45.4%
2023 57.55 737th 1483 50.3%
2024 64.77 590th 1466 59.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ritzman Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.91 549th 1021 46.2%
2019 43.29 516th 956 46.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ritzman Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.89 747th 759 1.6%
2019 14.58 123rd 126 2.4%
2021 27.61 195th 219 11.0%
2022 31.83 105th 128 18.0%
2023 34.99 84th 108 22.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ritzman Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.11 861st 1536 43.9%
2019 55.98 820th 1535 46.6%
2021 61.95 643rd 1499 57.1%
2022 57.82 756th 1518 50.2%
2023 60.22 706th 1498 52.9%
2024 54.87 791st 1485 46.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ritzman Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.53 858th 1309 34.5%
2019 41.55 893rd 1271 29.7%
2021 45.61 762nd 1249 39.0%
2022 51.79 694th 1242 44.1%
2023 45.02 779th 1215 35.9%
2024 45.66 749th 1190 37.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ritzman Community Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 368 16 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1989 346 12 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1990 361 15 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 385
1991 355 8 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 343 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 329 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1994 331 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1995 281 39 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 281 39 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 288 39 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 300 49 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 294 54 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2000 293 60 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2001 299 50 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2002 280 43 1 1 0 n/a n/a 9 334
2003 280 43 1 1 0 n/a n/a 9 334
2004 290 46 1 1 0 n/a n/a 9 347
2005 309 41 2 1 0 n/a n/a 18 371
2006 298 37 2 3 2 n/a n/a 20 362
2007 268 34 2 3 1 n/a n/a 14 322
2008 243 42 2 4 3 n/a n/a 13 307
2009 241 40 1 6 2 n/a n/a 12 302
2010 279 27 1 6 4 n/a n/a 14 331
2011 293 23 1 4 4 1 16 0 342
2012 301 28 1 4 1 1 21 0 357
2013 306 28 1 8 1 1 19 0 364
2014 322 38 4 8 1 1 15 0 389
2015 327 41 5 6 1 1 18 0 399
2016 325 46 5 6 0 0 18 0 400
2017 304 43 3 14 0 0 23 0 387
2018 270 49 4 15 0 0 22 0 360
2019 246 50 7 9 0 0 30 0 342
2020 234 52 6 10 0 0 41 0 343
2021 220 49 4 9 0 0 44 0 326
2022 215 51 6 12 0 0 38 0 322
2023 205 61 7 10 0 0 37 0 320
2024 186 62 7 10 1 1 31 0 298

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Ritzman Community Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 21.0 18.3 0
1989 362 20.0 18.1 n/a
1990 385 21.0 18.3 n/a
1991 373 21.0 17.7 n/a
1992 352 19.5 18.0 20.5
1993 339 18.5 18.3 23
1994 341 18.0 18.9 20.5
1995 321 16.7 19.2 27.1
1996 321 16.7 19.2 27.1
1997 330 18.2 18.1 27
1998 351 20.3 17.3 32.5
1999 352 21.3 16.5 40.9
2000 357 26.3 13.6 43.1
2001 355 27.4 13.0 34.9
2002 334 25.0 13.4 51.4
2003 334 25.0 13.4 51.4
2004 347 25.9 13.4 n/a
2005 371 29.8 12.4 53
2006 362 27.7 13.1 54.7
2007 322 25.6 12.6 60.7
2008 307 21.0 14.6 n/a
2009 302 22.0 13.7 64.5
2010 331 23.1 14.3 59
2011 342 23.1 14.8 54.7
2012 357 20.0 17.8 52.4
2013 364 23.0 15.8 28
2014 389 21.0 18.5 65
2015 399 n/a n/a 63.4
2016 400 24.0 16.6 63.3
2017 387 23.0 16.8 n/a
2018 360 24.2 14.8 n/a
2019 342 22.7 15.0 n/a
2020 343 24.1 14.2 n/a
2021 326 23.0 14.1 n/a
2022 322 21.7 14.8 n/a
2023 320 23.9 13.3 n/a
2024 298 28.1 10.6 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 Ritzman Community Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 21.0 18.3 0
1989 362 20.0 18.1 n/a
1990 385 21.0 18.3 n/a
1991 373 21.0 17.7 n/a
1992 352 19.5 18.0 20.5
1993 339 18.5 18.3 23
1994 341 18.0 18.9 20.5
1995 321 16.7 19.2 27.1
1996 321 16.7 19.2 27.1
1997 330 18.2 18.1 27
1998 351 20.3 17.3 32.5
1999 352 21.3 16.5 40.9
2000 357 26.3 13.6 43.1
2001 355 27.4 13.0 34.9
2002 334 25.0 13.4 51.4
2003 334 25.0 13.4 51.4
2004 347 25.9 13.4 n/a
2005 371 29.8 12.4 53
2006 362 27.7 13.1 54.7
2007 322 25.6 12.6 60.7
2008 307 21.0 14.6 n/a
2009 302 22.0 13.7 64.5
2010 331 23.1 14.3 59
2011 342 23.1 14.8 54.7
2012 357 20.0 17.8 52.4
2013 364 23.0 15.8 28
2014 389 21.0 18.5 65
2015 399 n/a n/a 63.4
2016 400 24.0 16.6 63.3
2017 387 23.0 16.8 n/a
2018 360 24.2 14.8 n/a
2019 342 22.7 15.0 n/a
2020 343 24.1 14.2 n/a
2021 326 23.0 14.1 n/a
2022 322 21.7 14.8 n/a
2023 320 23.9 13.3 n/a
2024 298 28.1 10.6 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ritzman Community Learning Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,529
2022 $14,056
2023 $15,683
2024 $17,292

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ritzman Community Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 991st of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 793rd of 1596 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ritzman Community Learning Center)75.671.4
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Akron City)45.637.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ritzman Community Learning Center)71.167.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Akron City)49.542.8
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ritzman Community Learning Center)7077.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Akron City)56.742.8
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ritzman Community Learning Center)6059.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Akron City)41.737
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Ritzman Community Learning Center)58.364.3
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Akron City)40.634.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ritzman Community Learning Center)54.247.6
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Akron City)40.630
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ritzman Community Learning Center)56.359.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Akron City)51.247.7
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342320
 6.4%
African American5061
 22%
American Indian00
Asian77
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White246205
 16.7%
Two or More Races3037
 23.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended Ritzman Community Learning Center.

Students at Ritzman Community Learning Center are 62% White, 21% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Ritzman Community Learning Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hyre Community Learning Center
High : Ellet Community Learning Center

Ritzman Community Learning Center ranks 752nd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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