Back in 2011, NBA champion LeBron James had a vision. The hometown hero who attended the Akron public schools from kindergarten through eighth grade knew first-hand the challenges of growing up in the inner-city and sought to make a difference.
That difference came in the form of the I Promise School – a learning facility born from the deep connection between LeBron and the community that raised him.
Through an innovative partnership with Akron Public Schools and The LeBron James Family Foundation, the I Promise School, which opened its doors in 2018, is unlike any other educational facility in the area.
The school implements specialized programming, including an extended school day, a STEM curriculum and cocurricular educational initiatives. With a focus on academics and character building, the school embraces an approach that keeps students engaged, encouraged and living an active, healthy lifestyle.
The school enrolls students in starting first grade and going all the way through eighth grade. To encourage achievement and success, students who maintain a 3.0 GPA move on to receive free tuition to the University of Akron – a potentially life-changing opportunity made possible through community partnerships with the University of Akron, The LeBron James Family Foundation and JPMorgan Chase.
I Promise School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade 3-4
400 W Market St,
Akron, OH
Akron City School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
6%
Niche Grade
C-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Black
56.3%
White
15.1%
Two or more races
11.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.4%
Hispanic
6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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List Price Range
$25K - $254K
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$130,191
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Average Household Income
$35,460
% of College Grads
25%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,676 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,250 - $2,100 per month
- The East End Lofts
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- Public
- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Cascade Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Oakdale Pocket Park
Glendale Park
Gale Park
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Shady Park
Lock 3 Park
- Events
- Amphitheater
- Ice Skating Rink
Memorial Parkway Trailhead
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- River
Beech Street Trailhead
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Northwest Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
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I Promise School is a public school for students in grades 3-4 in Akron, OH and is served by the Akron City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 534 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 6% are proficient in reading. I Promise School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $130,191. Discover additional schools in the area, like John R Buchtel Community Learning Center, Akron Alternative Academy, Akron Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Akron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near I Promise School.