Is Nolley Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Nolley Elementary School ranks in the top 7.9% of Ohio elementary schools.

How many students attend Nolley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Nolley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Nolley Elementary School?

Students at Nolley Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Nolley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Nolley Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Manchester Middle School High : Manchester High School

Nolley Elementary School

Summary:

Nolley Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving 462 students in grades PK-4 in Akron, Ohio. Part of the Akron City School District, Nolley consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic outcomes across various student subgroups.

Nolley Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high performance on Ohio State Tests, with 94.4% of 3rd graders and 90.6% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state averages. The school also excels in supporting gifted and talented students, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 2-7% of Ohio elementary schools for these subgroups. Additionally, Nolley maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a favorable student-teacher ratio, providing students with individualized attention.

While Nolley Elementary's academic achievements are impressive, it is important to note that the school serves a predominantly white student population, with over 96% of students identifying as white. This racial composition differs significantly from the more diverse student populations of nearby schools, such as W.S. Stinson Elementary and Sauder Elementary, which also rank highly in the state. As Nolley continues to excel, it may consider exploring ways to further support its small population of non-white students and address any potential disparities in their academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

6285 Renninger Rd
Akron, OH 44319-4741

(330) 882-4133

District: Manchester Local

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

Students who attend Nolley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Manchester Middle School
High:	Manchester High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 462

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nolley Elementary School ranks better than 92.1% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.05. (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:

Nolley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nolley Elementary School 125^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Nolley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

Manchester Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Local 101^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nolley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nolley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	46.32	922^nd	1471	37.3%
2005	54.81	800^th	1501	46.7%
2006	61.49	697^th	1504	53.7%
2007	65.27	662^nd	1609	58.9%
2008	74.14	399^th	1582	74.8%
2009	76.37	313^th	1610	80.6%
2010	81.88	160^th	1662	90.4%
2011	79.58	223^rd	1686	86.8%
2012	73.47	470^th	1709	72.5%
2013	76.69	345^th	1701	79.7%
2014	78.18	290^th	1687	82.8%
2015	85.32	128^th	1684	92.4%
2016	87.21	106^th	1678	93.7%
2017	88.61	52^nd	1651	96.9%
2018	82.54	225^th	1636	86.2%
2019	84.12	199^th	1676	88.1%
2021	90.05	97^th	1610	94.0%
2022	88.88	90^th	1588	94.3%
2023	89.88	60^th	1596	96.2%
2024	87.05	125^th	1577	92.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nolley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.91	105^th	856	87.7%
2024	69.23	175^th	900	80.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nolley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	84.35	108^th	1465	92.6%
2019	83.99	116^th	1465	92.1%
2021	97.21	8^th	1404	99.4%
2022	94.00	19^th	1419	98.7%
2023	92.43	27^th	1447	98.1%
2024	90.28	35^th	1484	97.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Nolley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	76.83	330^th	1518	78.3%
2019	81.74	207^th	1502	86.2%
2021	87.27	134^th	1467	90.9%
2022	88.39	89^th	1488	94.0%
2023	90.39	34^th	1483	97.7%
2024	86.71	98^th	1466	93.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Nolley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	96.39	13^th	1021	98.7%
2019	88.00	61^st	956	93.6%
2021	87.83	42^nd	765	94.5%
2022	85.18	69^th	824	91.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nolley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.18	2^nd	759	99.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Nolley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	85.00	137^th	1536	91.1%
2019	82.32	212^th	1535	86.2%
2021	91.82	37^th	1499	97.5%
2022	86.98	123^rd	1518	91.9%
2023	87.42	93^rd	1498	93.8%
2024	86.15	132^nd	1485	91.1%

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Rank History for White students at Nolley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	75.93	280^th	1309	78.6%
2019	78.80	218^th	1271	82.8%
2021	86.47	118^th	1249	90.6%
2022	83.70	140^th	1242	88.7%
2023	87.06	59^th	1215	95.1%
2024	84.13	110^th	1190	90.8%

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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 Nolley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	661	0	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
1989	679	1	8	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	692
1990	582	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1991	549	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
1992	528	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
1993	515	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
1994	497	0	14	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1995	473	2	19	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1996	473	2	19	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1997	482	1	16	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
1998	476	0	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1999	482	2	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
2000	496	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2001	470	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2002	522	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2003	522	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2004	515	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	522
2005	536	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	539
2006	527	3	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	535
2007	485	5	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	7	503
2008	492	6	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	10	514
2009	500	6	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	12	528
2010	482	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	9	498
2011	462	2	1	1	0	0	9	0	475
2012	449	1	2	1	0	0	6	0	459
2013	428	2	2	3	0	0	7	0	442
2014	428	5	2	4	0	3	5	0	447
2015	434	4	3	3	0	2	6	0	452
2016	436	1	5	3	0	2	10	0	457
2017	438	2	2	3	0	1	10	0	456
2018	464	3	1	2	0	1	12	0	483
2019	467	2	1	2	0	0	11	0	483
2020	455	1	1	3	0	0	6	0	466
2021	431	3	0	2	1	0	3	0	440
2022	453	2	1	7	0	0	7	0	470
2023	444	4	1	5	0	0	8	0	462

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 Nolley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	30.0	22.3	0
1989	692	30.0	23.0	n/a
1990	586	28.0	20.9	n/a
1991	553	28.0	19.7	n/a
1992	528	26.0	20.3	6.1
1993	517	25.0	20.7	6.6
1994	512	25.0	20.5	9.8
1995	495	25.0	19.8	5.9
1996	495	25.0	19.8	5.9
1997	500	25.0	20.0	6.2
1998	487	24.0	20.3	5.3
1999	493	24.5	20.1	9.3
2000	502	25.5	19.7	8.8
2001	474	24.0	19.8	9.5
2002	525	26.5	19.8	10.9
2003	525	26.5	19.8	10.9
2004	522	24.0	21.8	14
2005	539	24.0	22.5	12.6
2006	535	23.9	22.4	11
2007	503	22.0	22.9	10.7
2008	514	22.0	23.4	n/a
2009	528	23.0	23.0	19.4
2010	498	24.5	20.2	24.5
2011	475	23.5	20.1	24.6
2012	459	23.5	19.4	27.5
2013	442	24.5	18.0	30.3
2014	447	25.5	17.4	28.9
2015	452	n/a	n/a	31
2016	457	25.0	18.2	29.1
2017	456	24.5	18.5	25.4
2018	483	23.5	20.5	19.9
2019	483	23.5	20.5	24
2020	466	23.5	19.7	26.4
2021	440	22.5	19.5	n/a
2022	470	22.5	20.8	n/a
2023	462	n/a	n/a	30.7

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 Nolley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	670	30.0	22.3	0
1989	692	30.0	23.0	n/a
1990	586	28.0	20.9	n/a
1991	553	28.0	19.7	n/a
1992	528	26.0	20.3	6.1
1993	517	25.0	20.7	6.6
1994	512	25.0	20.5	9.8
1995	495	25.0	19.8	5.9
1996	495	25.0	19.8	5.9
1997	500	25.0	20.0	6.2
1998	487	24.0	20.3	5.3
1999	493	24.5	20.1	9.3
2000	502	25.5	19.7	8.8
2001	474	24.0	19.8	9.5
2002	525	26.5	19.8	10.9
2003	525	26.5	19.8	10.9
2004	522	24.0	21.8	14
2005	539	24.0	22.5	12.6
2006	535	23.9	22.4	11
2007	503	22.0	22.9	10.7
2008	514	22.0	23.4	n/a
2009	528	23.0	23.0	19.4
2010	498	24.5	20.2	24.5
2011	475	23.5	20.1	24.6
2012	459	23.5	19.4	27.5
2013	442	24.5	18.0	30.3
2014	447	25.5	17.4	28.9
2015	452	n/a	n/a	31
2016	457	25.0	18.2	29.1
2017	456	24.5	18.5	25.4
2018	483	23.5	20.5	19.9
2019	483	23.5	20.5	24
2020	466	23.5	19.7	26.4
2021	440	22.5	19.5	n/a
2022	470	22.5	20.8	n/a
2023	462	n/a	n/a	30.7

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 Nolley Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,476
2022	$9,263
2023	$8,824

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nolley Elementary School

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 199^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 60^th of 1596 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nolley Elementary School)	82.8	87.7	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manchester Local)	81.8	87.7	5.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nolley Elementary School)	96.6	90.2	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Local)	96.6	90.2	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nolley Elementary School)	91.2	89	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Local)	91.2	89	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nolley Elementary School)	81.4	95.6	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Local)	81.4	95.6	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	483	462	4.3%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	467	444	4.9%
Two or More Races	11	8	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	30.7%	6.7%

Schools Near Nolley Elementary School

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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
Nolley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6285 Renninger Rd	Akron	44319	Summit County	Manchester Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 882-4133	462	23	20.8	30.7%	444 (96.1%)	4 (0.9%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	87.1	125^th of 1577 public elementary schools	92.1%		89.9	60^th of 1596 public elementary schools	96.2%	65		78.7	88.2		94.4	90.6		$8,824
W. S. Stinson Elementary School	Public	3-5	8454 Erie Ave NW	Canal Fulton	44614	Stark County	Northwest Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 854-4646	391	26	15.1	31.5%	361 (92.3%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	81.9	266^th of 1577 public elementary schools	83.1%		87.5	125^th of 1596 public elementary schools	92.2%	141	84.5	83.5	89.3	85.3	73.4	76.0	88.4	$12,819
Northwest Primary School	Public	K-2	8436 Erie Ave NW	Canal Fulton	44614	Stark County	Northwest Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 854-5405	395	23	17.1	26.8%	357 (90.4%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$10,077
Strausser Elementary School	Public	K-5	8646 Strausser St NW	Massillon	44646	Stark County	Jackson Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 830-8056	828	34	24.1	12.0%	713 (86.1%)	17 (2.1%)	18 (2.2%)	30 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.0%)	85.8	151^st of 1577 public elementary schools	90.4%		85.4	192^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	88.0%	41	84.4	87.7	88.5	82.8	86.4	82.6	88.3	$9,176
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
Barberton Intermediate School	Public	3-5	292 Robinson Ave	Barberton	44203	Summit County	Barberton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 745-5492	697	36	19.3	74.3%	480 (68.9%)	125 (17.9%)	29 (4.2%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (8.0%)	40.6	1032^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	34.6%		44.1	1000^th of 1596 public elementary schools	37.3%	32	51.5	42.4	68.2	41.0	53.0	63.6	61.1	$11,814
Greenwood Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	2250 Graybill Rd	Green	44232	Summit County	Green Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 896-7474	356	43	8.2	21.9%	313 (87.9%)	15 (4.2%)	6 (1.7%)	7 (2.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)								(n/a)								$9,577
Green Primary School	Public	1-3	2300 Graybill Rd	Uniontown	44685	Stark County	Green Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 899-8700	849	48	17.8	23.2%	749 (88.2%)	32 (3.8%)	5 (0.6%)	18 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.1%)								(n/a)		77.9			73.7			$10,374
Sauder Elementary School	Public	K-5	7503 Mudbrook Rd NW	Massillon	44646	Stark County	Jackson Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 830-8028	698	33	20.9	11.0%	614 (88.0%)	5 (0.7%)	26 (3.7%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.9%)	86.3	136^th of 1577 public elementary schools	91.4%		87.7	114^th of 1596 public elementary schools	92.9%	22	84.7	79.1	96.6	82.4	81.0	89.7	94.1	$9,687
Barberton Primary School	Public	K-2	1151 Shannon Ave	Barberton	44203	Summit County	Barberton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 825-2183	762	53	14.3		485 (63.6%)	144 (18.9%)	35 (4.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (12.2%)								(n/a)								$11,055

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