- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Aim Academy @ Belden held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390437105973 · Canton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley High School (2,047 students)
Aim Academy @ Belden held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Aim Academy @ Belden in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinley High
Mckinley High School
2,047 students
- Crenshaw Middl 744
Crenshaw Middle School
744 students
- Steamm Academy 481
Steamm Academy
481 students
- Stephanie Rush 418
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
418 students
- Harter Element 414
Harter Elementary School
414 students
- This school 267
Aim Academy @ Belden
267 students
What this shows Aim Academy @ Belden reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aim Academy @ Belden compares
Aim Academy @ Belden held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Canton City reports $19,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.