- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, OH
Crenshaw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crenshaw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390437100242
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crenshaw Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #14 of 40
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 744
- students enrolled
Crenshaw Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crenshaw Middle School ranks #14 of 40 public schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Crenshaw Middle School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390437100242 · Canton, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley High School (2,047 students)
Crenshaw Middle School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Crenshaw Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinley High
Mckinley High School
2,047 students
- This school 744
Crenshaw Middle School
744 students
- Steamm Academy 481
Steamm Academy
481 students
- Stephanie Rush 418
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
418 students
- Harter Element 414
Harter Elementary School
414 students
- Cedar Elementa 364
Cedar Elementary School
364 students
What this shows Crenshaw Middle School reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crenshaw Middle School compares
Crenshaw Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.2%
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
$19,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
254
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
African American 32.7%
Two or More 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Crenshaw Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton City reports $19,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crenshaw Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steamm Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harter Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crenshaw Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Canton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crenshaw Middle School
How many students attend Crenshaw Middle School?
Crenshaw Middle School has 744 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crenshaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crenshaw Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Crenshaw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crenshaw Middle School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crenshaw Middle School?
Crenshaw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Crenshaw Middle School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Crenshaw Middle School ranks #14 of 40 public 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 public schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton City?
Besides Crenshaw Middle School, Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students), Steamm Academy (481 students), and Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School (418 students). See the Canton City district page for the complete list.