Enrollment
267
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Aim Academy @ Belden
Federal NCES profile for Aim Academy @ Belden, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437105973
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aim Academy @ Belden earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #10 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 267
- students enrolled
Aim Academy @ Belden has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aim Academy @ Belden ranks #10 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aim Academy @ Belden compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aim Academy @ Belden
Aim Academy @ Belden is a mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 267 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Canton City spends $18,272 per pupil, 25% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): Aim Academy @ Belden is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 21.5:1).
Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students) and Crenshaw Middle School (744 students) alongside Aim Academy @ Belden.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aim Academy @ Belden compares
Aim Academy @ Belden on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 37.1%
White 32.6%
Two or More 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Aim Academy @ Belden is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton City, which includes Aim Academy @ Belden.
$18,272
Per student
+25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 54.0%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aim Academy @ Belden Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crenshaw Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steamm Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harter Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aim Academy @ Belden's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Canton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glenwood Intermediate School
Standard public school
817 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Lake Cable Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Middlebranch Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Steamm Academy
Standard public school
481 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Canton College Preparatory School
Standard public school
402 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aim Academy @ Belden
How many students attend Aim Academy @ Belden?
Aim Academy @ Belden has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aim Academy @ Belden?
The student-teacher ratio at Aim Academy @ Belden is 13.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aim Academy @ Belden?
The largest demographic group at Aim Academy @ Belden is African American at 37.1% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aim Academy @ Belden?
Aim Academy @ Belden has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aim Academy @ Belden rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Aim Academy @ Belden ranks #10 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Aim Academy @ Belden a good school?
Aim Academy @ Belden earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Canton City?
Besides Aim Academy @ Belden, Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students), Crenshaw Middle School (744 students), and Steamm Academy (481 students). See the Canton City district page for the complete list.
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