Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Firestone Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Firestone Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Firestone Park Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Firestone Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Firestone Park Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2667 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
54%
17%
White
22%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firestone Park Elementary School's ranking?
Firestone Park Elementary School is ranked #2667 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Firestone Park Elementary School?
315 students attend Firestone Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Firestone Park Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Firestone Park Elementary School?
Firestone Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Firestone Park Elementary School offer ?
Firestone Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Firestone Park Elementary School part of?
Firestone Park Elementary School is part of Akron City School District.
In what neighborhood is Firestone Park Elementary School located?
Firestone Park Elementary School is located in the Firestone Park neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Firestone Park.
School Reviews
1 4/20/2021
Terrible school Horrible teachers. They are afraid of the bullying kids and bully the kids that have disabilities. Only getting 1 score because they refused to let me give a -5.
1 1/6/2020
First of all, this is such a bad school, I would give it a zero if I had to but only 5th grade is the best grade. Now here is the bad stuff, you can't take a quiz or a test because theirs so much ruckus going out in the halls like babies crying, or somebody screaming, etc. Their bathrooms smell so bad like a skunk just farted. There are fights almost every day and I can so much more, but I wouldn't want to waste my time. All I'm concluding is NEVER AND I MEAN NEVER LET YOUR KID IN THAT SCHOOL.
5 10/1/2016
Excellent school. Mrs. Thompson is by far the best principal ever. Teachers are THE best.
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