Ritzman Elementary School

	400 West Market Street Akron OH 44303 330/794-4195; Fax: 330/761-1514 (For the 2007-08 school year, Ritzman students will be housed at the Central Learning Center while the new Ritzman community learning center is under construction.) Ritzman's ODE report card/demographics Ritzman's Web site
Grades: K-5 Colors: Blue and Gold Mascot: Ram Average Class Size: 20 – Average Enrollment: 345 School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Report Card Rating: Continuous Improvement Principal: Larry Bender
What makes Ritzman special? Ritzman is among the top schools in Akron Public Schools with regard to the percentage of students proficient in all five sections of the Ohio Proficiency Test. Ritzman was instrumental in winning a Network for Systemic Improvement Continuation grant from the Ohio Department of Education for the Ellet Cluster. Ritzman is one of the schools selected by the Ohio Department of Education to be involved in an Intervention-Based Assessment Model. This model involves group problem-solving in which intervention specialists and regular classroom teachers work together to help classroom teachers provide specialized programs and interventions for students having difficulty in school. Every adult in the school is responsible for the education of every child. Parent volunteers are an integral part of the IBAT project. Academic strength through enhanced learning opportunities is a priority at Ritzman. Extended-day academic classes in reading and math, Ritzman's new Reading Counts program, and Title 1-sponsored tutors demonstrate the school's commitment to provide a comprehensive program for its students. The new Ritzman Community Learning Center is under construction. Teachers have an average of 23 years of experience, and 68% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1891 (as the original Ellet High School, subsequently demolished) Additions in 1895 (subsequently demolished), 1916, 1921, 1952 and 1964 Renamed in honor of John Curtis Ritzman (1875-1963) John C. Ritzman went to work for the Ellet Township Board of Education in 1913. From 1929 to his retirement in 1944, he served as a custodian for Ellet High School. Shortly after the new high school was constructed, additions were made to the old building. The Ellet community decided to show their admiration for the many years of loyal service which Ritzman had provided the district by renaming the building in his honor. Directions to Central Learning Center Left on Broadway to Perkins Left on Perkins to Innerbelt Follow Innerbelt to the W. Market St. exit Right on W. Market St. and continue approximately .6 miles to the Central Learning Center on left Left into school parking lot

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