Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

Summary:

Helen Arnold Community Learning Center is an elementary school in Akron, Ohio, serving 231 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Akron City School District, which is ranked 606 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Helen Arnold Community Learning Center has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly lower than the Akron City and Ohio state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.6% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 36.1% for Akron City and 62.1% for the state. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.8% in 2019-2020 to 47.1% in 2021-2022.

When comparing Helen Arnold Community Learning Center to nearby schools in the Akron City School District, it is clear that the school is among the lowest-performing. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Helen Arnold's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 22.6% was significantly lower than the rates at Portage Path Community Learning Center (50%) and McEbright Community Learning Center (26.7%). Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, the academic performance remains low, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public K-5

450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307

(330) 761-1661

District: Akron City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1245^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Students who attend Helen Arnold Community Learning Center usually attend:

High:

Buchtel Community Learning Center

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.5%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.4%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.05. (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:

Helen Arnold Community Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Helen Arnold Community Learning Center 1245^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Helen Arnold Community Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Akron City:

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

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Rank History for all students at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2010	9.90	1514^th	1662	8.9%
2011	13.00	1513^th	1686	10.3%
2012	18.16	1475^th	1709	13.7%
2013	16.34	1477^th	1701	13.2%
2014	8.37	1551^st	1687	8.1%
2015	21.81	1372^nd	1684	18.5%
2016	14.01	1443^rd	1678	14.0%
2017	6.65	1538^th	1651	6.8%
2018	5.01	1562^nd	1636	4.5%
2019	16.39	1405^th	1676	16.2%
2021	11.52	1370^th	1610	14.9%
2022	12.11	1369^th	1588	13.8%
2023	16.73	1291^st	1596	19.1%
2024	21.05	1245^th	1577	21.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	6.85	1405^th	1465	4.1%
2019	22.66	1212^th	1465	17.3%
2021	13.42	1205^th	1404	14.2%
2022	15.50	1208^th	1419	14.9%
2023	22.21	1144^th	1447	20.9%
2024	26.37	1142^nd	1484	23.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	4.90	1458^th	1518	4.0%
2019	20.36	1225^th	1502	18.4%
2021	8.28	1310^th	1467	10.7%
2022	12.81	1264^th	1488	15.1%
2023	10.91	1286^th	1483	13.3%
2024	19.03	1192^nd	1466	18.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	4.81	1478^th	1536	3.8%
2019	13.68	1338^th	1535	12.8%
2021	12.16	1252^nd	1499	16.5%
2022	11.50	1314^th	1518	13.4%
2023	16.43	1232^nd	1498	17.8%
2024	18.11	1223^rd	1485	17.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	20.05	529^th	598	11.5%
2019	39.35	360^th	605	40.5%
2021	27.40	386^th	533	27.6%
2022	39.38	325^th	601	45.9%
2023	48.07	275^th	610	54.9%
2024	47.34	275^th	603	54.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	12	337	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	30	386
2009	7	316	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	21	354
2010	6	308	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	20	340
2011	4	269	0	6	1	0	19	0	299
2012	10	246	0	4	1	0	11	0	272
2013	13	298	0	2	0	0	13	0	326
2014	11	289	0	6	0	0	13	0	319
2015	7	258	1	1	0	0	27	0	294
2016	4	250	0	1	0	0	21	0	276
2017	10	256	0	1	0	0	18	0	285
2018	15	265	0	1	0	0	15	0	296
2019	8	252	1	1	0	0	16	0	278
2020	6	236	1	6	0	0	12	0	261
2021	17	204	1	6	0	0	11	0	239
2022	13	208	0	8	0	1	11	0	241
2023	9	193	0	10	0	1	18	0	231

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 Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	386	23.9	16.2	n/a
2009	354	24.8	14.3	105.4
2010	340	20.9	16.2	105.3
2011	299	20.8	14.3	99
2012	272	18.0	15.1	98.9
2013	326	21.0	15.5	n/a
2014	319	20.0	15.9	83.4
2015	294	n/a	n/a	90.5
2016	276	20.0	13.8	96.4
2017	285	19.0	15.0	n/a
2018	296	20.1	14.7	n/a
2019	278	20.2	13.7	n/a
2020	261	17.8	14.6	n/a
2021	239	20.4	11.7	n/a
2022	241	18.2	13.2	n/a
2023	231	22.5	10.2	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 Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	386	23.9	16.2	n/a
2009	354	24.8	14.3	105.4
2010	340	20.9	16.2	105.3
2011	299	20.8	14.3	99
2012	272	18.0	15.1	98.9
2013	326	21.0	15.5	n/a
2014	319	20.0	15.9	83.4
2015	294	n/a	n/a	90.5
2016	276	20.0	13.8	96.4
2017	285	19.0	15.0	n/a
2018	296	20.1	14.7	n/a
2019	278	20.2	13.7	n/a
2020	261	17.8	14.6	n/a
2021	239	20.4	11.7	n/a
2022	241	18.2	13.2	n/a
2023	231	22.5	10.2	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 Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,718
2022	$15,357
2023	$16,812

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Helen Arnold 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 1405^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1291^st of 1596 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Helen Arnold Community Learning Center)	59.4	32.6	26.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Akron City)	45.6	37.8	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Helen Arnold Community Learning Center)	46.9	39.5	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Akron City)	49.5	42.8	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Helen Arnold Community Learning Center)	53.1	24.3	28.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Akron City)	56.7	42.8	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Helen Arnold Community Learning Center)	25	35.1	10.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Akron City)	41.7	37	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Helen Arnold Community Learning Center)	7.5	21.1	13.6%
5th Grade Science (Akron City)	40.6	34.3	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Helen Arnold Community Learning Center)	15	21.1	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Akron City)	40.6	30	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Helen Arnold Community Learning Center)	32.5	52.6	20.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Akron City)	51.2	47.7	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	278	231	16.9%
African American	252	193	23.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	10	900%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	8	9	12.5%
Two or More Races	16	18	12.5%

Schools Near Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

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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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Total
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
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
Leggett Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	333 E Thornton St	Akron	44311	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-1735	371	30	12.4		53 (14.3%)	213 (57.4%)	23 (6.2%)	48 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (8.6%)	7.4	1460^th of 1577 public elementary schools	7.4%		12.3	1364^th of 1596 public elementary schools	14.5%	96	26.0	20.0	18.6	10.0	35.0	33.9	32.0	$14,059
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
Portage Path Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	55 S Portage Path	Akron	44303	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-2795	243	17	14.0		20 (8.2%)	175 (72.0%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (16.0%)	15.2	1323^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	16.1%		12.6	1356^th of 1596 public elementary schools	15.0%	33	20.0	50.0	24.2	2.8	58.3	30.3	27.8	$15,210
McEbright Community Learning Center	Public	K-5	349 Cole Ave	Akron	44301	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-7940	251	20	12.8		45 (17.9%)	142 (56.6%)	14 (5.6%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (17.5%)	13.1	1353^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	14.2%		11.7	1380^th of 1596 public elementary schools	13.5%	27	44.7	26.7	15.6	15.8	42.2	15.6	50.0	$15,527
Edge Learning	Public, Charter	K-5	92 N Union St	Akron	44304	Summit County	Edge Learning	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 535-4581	236	15	15.9		5 (2.1%)	211 (89.4%)	6 (2.5%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	11.4	1379^th of 1577 public elementary schools	12.6%		6.4	1494^th of 1596 public elementary schools	6.4%	115	10.8	26.8	11.8	18.9	42.9	24.2	56.8	$10,373
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
Main Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	1035 Clay St	Akron	44301	Summit County	Main Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(234) 738-1925	71	7	10.9		1 (1.4%)	65 (91.5%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	26.1	1180^th of 1577 public elementary schools	25.2%		10.2	1407^th of 1596 public elementary schools	11.8%	227	13.3	10.0	0.0	60.0	54.5	40.0	73.3	$13,888
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

What schools do graduates of Helen Arnold Community Learning Center attend?

Students who attend Helen Arnold Community Learning Center usually go on to attend:

High : Buchtel Community Learning Center

What is the racial makeup of Helen Arnold Community Learning Center?

Students at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center are 84% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% White.

Is Helen Arnold Community Learning Center a good school?

Helen Arnold Community Learning Center ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Ohio elementary schools.

How many students attend Helen Arnold Community Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 231 students attended Helen Arnold Community Learning Center.

What district is Helen Arnold Community Learning Center in?

Akron City

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