Enrollment
328
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390437100239
Belle Stone Elementary School — Canton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Belle Stone Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Canton City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belle Stone Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Belle Stone Elementary School reports 328 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 328 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Canton City spends $20,404 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.3% from local sources (property taxes), 54.0% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belle Stone Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,404
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 328 Top 37% in Ohio — larger than 63% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390437100239
Student demographics
White 32.0%
African American 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 15.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 32.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 328:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.4%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton City, which includes Belle Stone Elementary School.
$20,404
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glenoak High School
Standard public school
2,086 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
T C Knapp Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Harter Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Robert a. Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Worley Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Belle Stone Elementary School
How many students attend Belle Stone Elementary School?
Belle Stone Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a other school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Stone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Stone Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Stone Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Stone Elementary School is White at 32.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Stone Elementary School?
Belle Stone Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.