Enrollment
187
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390158405877 Charter school
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy — Canton, OH
Federal NCES profile for East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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
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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy reports 187 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% 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 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy spends $16,952 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.8% from local sources (property taxes), 57.3% from the state, and 35.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 14% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Ohio — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,952
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 187 Top 14% in Ohio — larger than 86% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390158405877
Student demographics
African American 55.1%
White 17.6%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 42
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy, which includes East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy.
$16,952
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.8%
State 57.3%
Federal 35.9%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Canton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glenwood Intermediate School
Standard public school
817 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Cable Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Middlebranch Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Steamm Academy
Standard public school
481 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Canton College Preparatory School
Standard public school
402 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
How many students attend East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy?
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy has 187 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy is 16.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy is African American at 55.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy?
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.