Enrollment
306
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390437100259
Early Learning Center @ Schreiber — Canton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center @ Schreiber, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Canton City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+214% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning Center @ Schreiber compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Learning Center @ Schreiber reports 306 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 214% above the Ohio average and 91% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Canton City spends $20,404 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.3% from local sources (property taxes), 54.0% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Learning Center @ Schreiber compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 214% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 214% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,404
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 306 Top 33% in Ohio — larger than 67% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.1% +214% vs state
NCES ID 390437100259
Student demographics
African American 37.6%
White 31.4%
Two or More 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton City, which includes Early Learning Center @ Schreiber.
$20,404
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glenoak High School
Standard public school
2,086 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
T C Knapp Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Harter Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Robert a. Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Belle Stone Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center @ Schreiber
How many students attend Early Learning Center @ Schreiber?
Early Learning Center @ Schreiber has 306 students enrolled. It is a other school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center @ Schreiber?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center @ Schreiber is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center @ Schreiber?
99.1% of students at Early Learning Center @ Schreiber are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center @ Schreiber?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center @ Schreiber is African American at 37.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center @ Schreiber?
Early Learning Center @ Schreiber has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.