The top reported proficiency rate is 98% in Social studies. The lowest is 84% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Nolley Elementary School
Nolley Elementary School is a regular public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Akron, situated within the Manchester Local School District. The school has a stable, modest enrollment distributed fairly evenly across its grade band, with kindergarten through fourth grade each holding roughly equal numbers of students.
The school's academic profile reflects solid performance across tested subjects. In reading and language arts, the school is above the median among Summit County districts on the overall proficiency index. Math proficiency is also strong, tracking above the median for the county. Science proficiency is similarly positioned. This places Nolley in the top quartile of Summit County schools on overall proficiency across tested subjects. The school achieved full participation rates on state assessments, meaning no tested students were excluded from the data.
The student body is predominantly white, with a small number of students from Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial backgrounds. About two-thirds of the student enrollment does not qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, though nearly one-third do, suggesting the school draws from a mixed-income attendance area. Data on students with IEPs and English learners was not available from the sources provided.
Nolley sits in the 44319 zip code on Akron's east side. The housing market in that area is moderately priced relative to the region and national benchmarks. Monthly rents and mortgage costs suggest the neighborhood is accessible to families with modest household incomes, though housing costs have been rising modestly year-over-year. This is consistent with Akron's broader pattern of modest price appreciation and tight inventory following years of stagnation.
Manchester Local itself has stable footing. In May 2025, voters approved renewal levies that preserve operating funding for the district for the next several years, avoiding potential service cuts or tax increases. At the high school level, the district is piloting a new yearlong life skills course covering financial literacy, career planning, critical thinking, and goal setting. These district-level moves suggest an organization focused on both fiscal stability and preparing students for post-secondary transitions.
As an elementary school serving younger grades, Nolley has no graduation rate or high school attendance data. Special education and English learner enrollment counts were not reported, so a parent may want to look into those specifics directly with the school if either is relevant to their child. The school's strong proficiency results across reading, math, and science, coupled with its position at the top of the county's measured schools, indicate a baseline of academic quality worth considering if you live in or near that neighborhood.
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