- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Canton, OH
East Canton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Canton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390499100341
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Canton Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Canton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 194
- students enrolled
East Canton Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Canton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Canton, OH.
School address
District: Osnaburg Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390499100341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
East Canton Middle School held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390499100341 · East Canton, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: East Canton Elementary School (450 students)
East Canton Middle School held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
East Canton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Canton El
East Canton Elementary School
450 students
- East Canton Hi
East Canton High School
254 students
- This school
East Canton Middle School
194 students
What this shows East Canton Middle School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Canton Middle School compares
East Canton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,916
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, East Canton Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osnaburg Local reports $12,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Canton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Canton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Canton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Canton Middle 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Canton Middle School
How many students attend East Canton Middle School?
East Canton Middle School has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Canton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Canton Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% higher 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 East Canton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Canton Middle School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in East Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Canton Middle School?
East Canton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Canton Middle School rank among public schools in East Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Canton Middle School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Osnaburg Local?
Besides East Canton Middle School, Osnaburg Local also operates East Canton Elementary School (450 students) and East Canton High School (254 students). See the Osnaburg Local district page for the complete list.