Enrollment
402
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390147005705 Charter school
Canton College Preparatory School — Canton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Canton College Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 12/100.
👥 Class size 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 College Preparatory School · 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton College Preparatory School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Canton College Preparatory School reports 402 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Canton College Preparatory School spends $14,023 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.6% from local sources (property taxes), 64.9% from the state, and 34.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Canton College Preparatory 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 53% | — | — |
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
23.8:1
students per teacher
— 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$14,023
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 402 Top 53% in Ohio — larger than 47% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 23.8:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390147005705
Student demographics
African American 61.9%
Two or More 14.4%
White 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 85
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton College Preparatory School, which includes Canton College Preparatory School.
$14,023
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 64.9%
Federal 34.5%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Canton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glenwood Intermediate School
Standard public school
817 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Cable Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Middlebranch Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Steamm Academy
Standard public school
481 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whipple Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 17:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Canton College Preparatory School
How many students attend Canton College Preparatory School?
Canton College Preparatory School has 402 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton College Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton College Preparatory School is 23.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton College Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Canton College Preparatory School is African American at 61.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton College Preparatory School?
Canton College Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.