As a pillar of the Firestone Park community for over 100 years, Firestone Park Elementary was named after the neighboring park built by rubber pioneer Harvey Firestone. The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company originally owned the land and deeded it to the city of Akron in 1916 for the development of a school. Firestone often visited the school throughout his life and regularly donated to it.
The school serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade as one of two public elementary schools in Akron’s Firestone Park neighborhood. Its campus is a point of pride for students and faculty. Located across the street from the historic Firestone Park, students can spend time learning in the neighboring library and community center in addition to their historic 1917 school building.
Firestone Park Elementary readies its students for success through individual academic improvement programs, performing arts, speech therapy, special education programs, and music and art therapy. It also offers a choir for advanced vocal instruction.
While the school ranks in the bottom 20% of the state’s performance index and has a higher-than-average student-teacher ratio, it offers a highly experienced faculty. The teachers at Firestone Park Elementary typically have 18 years of experience, and 78% hold a master’s degree.
With their program offerings and faculty, Firestone Park Elementary hopes to guide students into the next stages of their life as they begin their journey of learning.
Firestone Park Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1479 Girard St,
Akron, OH
Akron City School District
School Details
Head of School
Sharon Hill-jones
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Niche Grade
C
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
618:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Black
53.7%
White
22.2%
Two or more races
17.1%
Hispanic
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/31/2022
Well communicated and dedicated staff. Any updates are called in or emailed. My son loves his teachers. Children are always welcomed by a staff member and supervised at all times. I haven’t really had a chance to tour the school due to covid protocols. Would love to get some donations going for the...
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Average Home Value
$144,300
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
38%
Average Household Income
$66,323
% of College Grads
22.3%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,226 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Summit Lake Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Firestone Metro Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Hines Hill Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Firestone Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Waterpark
Marcy Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Morgan Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Emerling-Curtis Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Heintz Park
Joy Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
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Firestone Park Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Akron, OH and is served by the Akron City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 305 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Firestone Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $144,300. Discover additional schools in the area, like Akron Alternative Academy, East Community Learning Center, Kenmore Garfield Community Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Akron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Firestone Park Elementary School.