- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, OH
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Faircrest Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390498303707
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 747
- students enrolled
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faircrest Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390498303707 · Canton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 26.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton South High School (774 students)
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton South H
Canton South High School
774 students
- This school
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
747 students
- Canton South M
Canton South Middle School
378 students
What this shows Faircrest Memorial Elementary School reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faircrest Memorial Elementary School compares
Faircrest Memorial Elementary 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 47% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton Local reports $15,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Faircrest Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton South High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canton South Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faircrest Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glenoak High School
Standard public school
2,086 students 22.9:1 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 17.3:1 students per teacher
Robert a. Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Belle Stone Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Worley Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Faircrest Memorial Elementary School?
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faircrest Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is 26.7:1, which is 47% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faircrest Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faircrest Memorial Elementary School?
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Faircrest Memorial Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Faircrest Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 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 schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Local?
Besides Faircrest Memorial Elementary School, Canton Local also operates Canton South High School (774 students) and Canton South Middle School (378 students). See the Canton Local district page for the complete list.