How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Canton City | Gahanna-Jefferson City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Canton, Ohio | Gahanna, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 7,934 | 7,961 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Canton City | Gahanna-Jefferson City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,661 | $14,473 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.8% | 7.1% |
| State Revenue | 54.0% | 15.4% |
| Local Revenue | 23.3% | 77.5% |
Canton City
Federal State Local
Gahanna-Jefferson City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Canton City | Gahanna-Jefferson City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.0% | 50.9% |
| African American | 33.2% | 28.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 7.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 17.0% | 7.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.4% | 32.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Canton City | Gahanna-Jefferson City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 276.6:1 | 508.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.7% | 15.8% |
School Types
Canton City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 16
Gahanna-Jefferson City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.