Enrollment
744
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crenshaw Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crenshaw Middle School
Crenshaw Middle School is a large middle school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 744 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 744 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 149 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Canton City spends $18,272 per pupil, 25% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 480 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 744 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Canton's middle schools, it stands alongside Oakwood Middle School (858 students): Crenshaw Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 20.9:1).
Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students) and Steamm Academy (481 students) alongside Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw Middle School compares
Crenshaw 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton City, which includes Crenshaw Middle School.
$18,272
Per student
+25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 54.0%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~744 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crenshaw Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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