Enrollment
187
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390158405877Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #21 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 187
- students enrolled
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy ranks #21 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390158405877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy is a small charter elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 187 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 29% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 35.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 42 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 187 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 21.5:1).
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy compares
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.9%
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
$16,952
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
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
+16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 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 (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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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 an 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 23.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
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 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy ranks #21 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 East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy a good school?
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. 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 East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy?
None; East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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