Enrollment
450
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Canton, OH
East Canton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Canton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390499103745
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Canton Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in East Canton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Canton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Canton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East Canton, OH.
School address
District: Osnaburg Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390499103745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+131% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Canton Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Canton Elementary School
East Canton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in East Canton, Ohio, enrolling 450 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 73.1% of students qualify for free meals, 131% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Osnaburg Local also operates East Canton High School (254 students) and East Canton Middle School (194 students) alongside East Canton Elementary 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 East Canton Elementary School compares
East Canton Elementary 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 131% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
White 93.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, East Canton Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osnaburg Local, which includes East Canton Elementary School.
$12,253
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 51.0%
Federal 18.3%
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 East Canton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Canton High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Canton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Canton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Canton Elementary School
How many students attend East Canton Elementary School?
East Canton Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Canton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Canton Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Canton Elementary School?
73.1% of students at East Canton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Canton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Canton Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in East Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Canton Elementary School?
East Canton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 East Canton Elementary School rank among public schools in East Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Canton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East 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 East Canton on the city page.
Is East Canton Elementary School a good school?
East Canton Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 Osnaburg Local?
Besides East Canton Elementary School, Osnaburg Local also operates East Canton High School (254 students) and East Canton Middle School (194 students). See the Osnaburg Local district page for the complete list.
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