Enrollment
544
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Lake Cable Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Cable Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390498503717
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Cable Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #15 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Cable Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Cable Elementary School ranks #15 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Cable Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Cable Elementary School
Lake Cable Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 544 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 544 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 719 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #483.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Jackson Local spends $10,971 per pupil, 25% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): Lake Cable Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 21.5:1).
Jackson Local also operates Jackson High School (1,881 students) and Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students) alongside Lake Cable Elementary 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 Lake Cable Elementary School compares
Lake Cable Elementary 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,971
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 76.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 5.1%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Lake Cable Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Local, which includes Lake Cable Elementary School.
$10,971
Per student
-25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 17.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 Lake Cable Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strausser Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amherst Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Cable Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
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 (~544 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Cable Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Cable Elementary School?
Lake Cable Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Cable Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Cable Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Cable Elementary School?
19.4% of students at Lake Cable Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Cable Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Cable Elementary School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Cable Elementary School?
Lake Cable Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Lake Cable Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Cable Elementary School ranks #15 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 Lake Cable Elementary School a good school?
Lake Cable Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Jackson Local?
Besides Lake Cable Elementary School, Jackson Local also operates Jackson High School (1,881 students), Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students), and Strausser Elementary School (819 students). See the Jackson Local district page for the complete list.
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