I Promise School is a public elementary school in Akron, Ohio. Opened in 2018, it is supported by the LeBron James Family Foundation and specifically aimed at at-risk children. Opening with students attending grades three and four, the school became fully operational in 2022, teaching grades one through eight.
Serving 478 students in grades 3-8, I Promise 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 9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I Promise School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
I Promise School's student population of 478 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2018
Colors
Black, White
School Rankings
I Promise School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I Promise School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3136 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
57%
17%
White
12%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Akron City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Promise School's ranking?
I Promise School is ranked #3136 out of 3,181 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend I Promise School?
478 students attend I Promise School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of I Promise School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I Promise School?
I Promise School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does I Promise School offer ?
I Promise School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is I Promise School part of?
I Promise School is part of Akron City School District.
In what neighborhood is I Promise School located?
I Promise School is located in the Highland Square neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Highland Square.
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