Enrollment
257
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Avondale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Avondale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499303757
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avondale Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Avondale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Elementary School ranks #1 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avondale Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avondale Elementary School
Avondale Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 339 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Plain Local spends $10,889 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): Avondale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 21.5:1).
Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students) and Oakwood Middle School (858 students) alongside Avondale Elementary School.
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 Avondale Elementary School compares
Avondale Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,889
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
White 68.1%
Two or More 17.5%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Avondale Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plain Local, which includes Avondale Elementary School.
$10,889
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 36.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Avondale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenoak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlebranch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert a. Taft Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avondale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~257 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Avondale Elementary School
How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avondale Elementary School?
35.4% of students at Avondale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avondale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Avondale Elementary School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale Elementary School?
Avondale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Avondale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Elementary School ranks #1 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 Avondale Elementary School a good school?
Avondale Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Plain Local?
Besides Avondale Elementary School, Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students), Oakwood Middle School (858 students), and Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students). See the Plain Local district page for the complete list.
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