- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, OH
Harter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437100246
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harter Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 414
- students enrolled
Harter Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harter Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Harter Elementary School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 390437100246 · Canton, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley High School (2,047 students)
Harter Elementary School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Harter 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
- This school 414
Harter Elementary School
414 students
- Cedar Elementa 364
Cedar Elementary School
364 students
What this shows Harter Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harter Elementary School compares
Harter Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
African American 29.2%
Two or More 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Harter 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 Harter 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steamm Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harter 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
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
T C Knapp Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16.6:1 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harter Elementary School
How many students attend Harter Elementary School?
Harter Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harter Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Harter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harter Elementary School is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harter Elementary School?
Harter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Harter Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harter Elementary School ranks #9 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 City?
Besides Harter 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.