Enrollment
402
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Canton College Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Canton College Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390147005705Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton College Preparatory School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #22 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 402
- students enrolled
Canton College Preparatory School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton College Preparatory School ranks #22 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
District: Canton College Preparatory School · Ohio
NCES ID 390147005705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton College Preparatory School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton College Preparatory School
Canton College Preparatory School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 402 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 38% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Two or More (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 402 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): Canton College Preparatory School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 21.5:1).
Canton College Preparatory School is a single-school charter district, so Canton College Preparatory School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Canton College Preparatory School compares
Canton College Preparatory 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 38% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$13,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Canton College Preparatory School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton College Preparatory School, which includes Canton College Preparatory School.
$13,901
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 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
Whipple Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 17:1 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 (~402 students)
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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 an 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 25.1:1, which is 38% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton College Preparatory School?
Canton College Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canton College Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton College Preparatory School ranks #22 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 Canton College Preparatory School a good school?
Canton College Preparatory School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 College Preparatory School?
None; Canton College Preparatory School is a single-school charter district, and Canton College Preparatory School is its only campus.
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