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Windemere Elementary School
Windemere Elementary School

400 Darrow Road
Akron OH 44305
330/794-4164; Fax: 330/794-4169
(Effective August 27, 2008, Windemere students will be housed at the old Betty Jane Elementary School building while the new Windemere community learning center is under construction.)

Grades: K-5
Colors: Pink and Red
Mascot: Star
Average Class Size: 25 – Average Enrollment: 371
School Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Report Card Rating: Effective
Principal: Patricia Durkin
What makes Windemere special?
  • Windemere has some of the top scores in the district! Windemere met five indicators on the state report card.
  • Attendance is consistently high at Windemere and surpasses the state mandate of 93%.
  • Windemere is growing! Extra classrooms were added to accommodate the newest second- and fifth-graders to join the Windemere family.
  • Windemere has a very strong, supportive PTA volunteer program. PTA president Dave Gibson can be reached at 330/798-4294.
  • Windemere has dedicated and highly-qualified teachers and support staff.
  • Game Night, Scavenger Math Night, a Father-Daughter Dance and bowling are some of the extracurricular activities for students.
  • Windemere provides Title 1 tutors and extended-day programs.
  • The new Windemere Community Learning Center is under construction.
  • After-school care is provided by Y-SACC.
  • Teachers have an average of 24 years of experience, and 75% hold a master's degree or higher.

History

  • Original building constructed in 1924
  • Opened in September 1924
  • Additions in 1948, 1952, 1954 and 1972 (LRC)
  • Originally part of the Springfield Township Schools
  • Annexed by the Akron School District in 1929
  • Windemere was originally part of the Springfield Township District. The school ― which is located on the top of a hill ― was named for its location. Over the years, students and teachers have claimed that it is the windiest spot in Summit County.

Directions to old Betty Jane

  • Left on Broadway to Perkins
  • Right on Perkins to Route 8 South
  • Right on Route 8 South to I-76 East
  • Follow I-76 East to the Mogadore Road/Market St. exit
  • Continue straight on Mogadore Road to Canton Road (first light)
  • Left on Canton Road (becomes Darrow Road) to just past the fourth light to school on left

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Other APS Links:
Administration Building, 70 N. Broadway, Akron, OH 44308-1911, 330/761-1661, fax 330/761-3225
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