Enrollment
817
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Glenwood Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499303767
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Intermediate School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Intermediate School ranks #2 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood Intermediate School
Glenwood Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 817 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 441 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Plain Local spends $10,889 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lake Cable Elementary School (544 students): Glenwood Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 20.1:1).
Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students) and Oakwood Middle School (858 students) alongside Glenwood Intermediate 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 Glenwood Intermediate School compares
Glenwood Intermediate 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,889
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 68.3%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Glenwood Intermediate School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plain Local, which includes Glenwood Intermediate School.
$10,889
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 36.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Glenwood Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenoak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middlebranch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert a. Taft Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ransom H Barr Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Canton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Whipple Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 17:1 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 (~817 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Intermediate School
How many students attend Glenwood Intermediate School?
Glenwood Intermediate School has 817 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Intermediate School is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenwood Intermediate School?
34.3% of students at Glenwood Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Intermediate School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Intermediate School?
Glenwood Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Glenwood Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Intermediate School ranks #2 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 Glenwood Intermediate School a good school?
Glenwood Intermediate School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Plain Local?
Besides Glenwood Intermediate School, Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students), Oakwood Middle School (858 students), and Middlebranch Elementary School (534 students). See the Plain Local district page for the complete list.
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