- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Gibbs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gibbs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437100245
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibbs Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #16 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 354
- students enrolled
Gibbs Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gibbs Elementary School ranks #16 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Gibbs Elementary School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 390437100245 · Canton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley High School (2,047 students)
Gibbs Elementary School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Gibbs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinley High
Mckinley High School
2,047 students
- Crenshaw Middl 744
Crenshaw Middle School
744 students
- Steamm Academy 481
Steamm Academy
481 students
- Stephanie Rush 418
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
418 students
- Harter Element 414
Harter Elementary School
414 students
- This school 354
Gibbs Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Gibbs Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gibbs Elementary School compares
Gibbs Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$19,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
White 24.0%
Two or More 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Gibbs Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton City reports $19,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gibbs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crenshaw Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steamm Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harter Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibbs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gibbs Elementary School
How many students attend Gibbs Elementary School?
Gibbs Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 Gibbs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gibbs Elementary School is African American at 34.7% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibbs Elementary School?
Gibbs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Gibbs Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Gibbs Elementary School ranks #16 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.
What other schools are in Canton City?
Besides Gibbs Elementary School, Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students), Crenshaw Middle School (744 students), and Steamm Academy (481 students). See the Canton City district page for the complete list.