King Elementary School

	805 Memorial Parkway Akron OH 44303 330/873-3375; Fax: 330/873-3380 King's ODE report card/demographics
Grades: K-5 Colors: Blue and Yellow Average Class Size: 20 – Average Enrollment: 340 School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Report Card Rating: Excellent Principal: Mary Dean
What makes King special? King is well-known for excellent educational opportunities and strong community support. Most of the staff participate in a variety of professional growth activities each year. King has a very active PTA, which provides services to students and teachers. It was one of 225 schools nationwide to receive the Parental Involvement School of Excellence award. A student gallery of artwork lines the hallways. Family programs are held during the school year, such as Game Night and Science Night. After-school tutoring and enrichment classes are sponsored by the PTA. After-school child care is sponsored by the YMCA. School tours are scheduled during March and April for prospective families. Call for dates and times! Teachers have an average of 19 years of experience, and 91% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1923 Named in honor of Leicester King, David L. King and Henry W. King King School was named for three members of the King family. Leicester King served as an associate judge of Trumbull County for seven years before coming to Akron. In 1834, Judge King was deeded a third interest in North Akron by General Simon Perkins and Dr. Eliakim Crosby. Later, Judge King purchased Dr. Crosby's interest. In 1840, Judge King helped to build the Cascade Mill. He was a key promoter of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal, and it is said that he was responsible for changing the plan of the canal route so it would come through Akron instead of Middlebury. David L. King, son of Judge King, shared his father's interest in business. David King was secretary and treasurer of the Akron Sewer Pipe Co., a leading manufacturer of vitrified sewer pipe. The most important member of the King family in the history of Akron Public Schools is Henry W. King. King was secretary of the citizens committee which drafted the bill embodying the Akron Plan of free graded public schools passed by the state legislature in February 1847. The Akron Plan became the model for tax-supported schools in Ohio and throughout the nation. 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 intersection of Market St., North St. and Aqueduct St. Right on Aqueduct St. to Memorial Pkwy. Cross Memorial Pkwy. (Aqueduct St. becomes Royal Ave.) to driveway of school

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