Enrollment
378
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton South Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton South Middle School
Canton South Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 378 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Canton South Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of Ohio schools and 35% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 102 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 378 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): Canton South Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 21.5:1).
Canton Local also operates Canton South High School (774 students) and Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (747 students) alongside Canton South Middle 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 Canton South Middle School compares
Canton South Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,524
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton Local, which includes Canton South Middle School.
$14,524
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 33.6%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~378 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Canton South Middle School a good school?
Canton South Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 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.
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