- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Canton South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Canton South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390498303701
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton South Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #8 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 378
- students enrolled
Canton South Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton South Middle School ranks #8 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Canton South Middle School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 390498303701 · Canton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton South High School (774 students)
Canton South Middle School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Canton South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton South H
Canton South High School
774 students
- Faircrest Memo
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
747 students
- This school
Canton South Middle School
378 students
What this shows Canton South Middle School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton South Middle School compares
Canton South Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$15,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Canton South Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton Local reports $15,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canton South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faircrest Memorial Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton South Middle School
How many students attend Canton South Middle School?
Canton South Middle School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton South Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% 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 Canton South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Canton South Middle School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton South Middle School?
Canton South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Canton South Middle School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton South Middle School ranks #8 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 Local?
Besides Canton South Middle School, Canton Local also operates Canton South High School (774 students) and Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (747 students). See the Canton Local district page for the complete list.