Essex Elementary School

	1160 Winhurst Drive Akron OH 44313 330/873-3365; Fax: 330/873-3364 Essex's ODE report card/demographics Essex's Web site Essex's Parents Know Best Booklet (to view, download the free Acrobat reader)
Grades: K-5 Colors: Blue and Gold Mascot: Eagle Average Class Size: 22 (17:1 grades K-2) – Average Enrollment: 270 School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Report Card Rating: Continuous Improvement Principal: Mae Walker
What makes Essex special? Student recognition includes Eagle Excellence, 100 Book Challenge, Honor Roll, Merit Roll and Perfect Attendance. Essex is recognized by the Ohio Department of Education as a "School of Promise." Essex benefits from an active, supportive PTA. A dedicated, committed staff is child-focused. Teachers focus on multiple intelligences when they develop lessons. Title 1 money provides tutors and supplies for teachers. An after-school enrichment program is offered to all students. Teachers have an average of 24 years of experience, and 75% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1966 Addition in 1968 Named in honor of Martin W. Essex Martin W. Essex began his term as superintendent for Akron Public Schools in 1955. He was involved in a wide range of assignments in educational policy-making at the local, state and national levels. He directed the campaign for a constitutional amendment to create a state board of education and headed a five-year study of education in the Soviet Union. During his superintendency, the Akron Public Schools system built 10 schools in 10 years to house the children of the post-war baby boom. In 1964, school enrollment peaked at 59,070 students. Toward the end of his tenure, the Akron schools launched specialized programs for pupils from economically disadvantaged homes as state and federal funds became available. Akron was one of the first school systems to submit and secure grants for disadvantaged pupil programs. In 1966, Essex left Akron to become Ohio's superintendent of instruction, a position he held until his retirement in 1977. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Left on Perkins to Howard St. (second light) Right on Howard St. to North St. (first light) Left on North St. to the end at W. Market St. Right on W. Market St. and continue approximately 1.8 miles to Castle Blvd. Right on Castle Blvd. to Winhurst Drive (first street past railroad tracks) Right on Winhurst Drive to school

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