- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Middlebranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Middlebranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499305342
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlebranch Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #11 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Middlebranch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlebranch Elementary School ranks #11 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Middlebranch Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390499305342 · Canton, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 24.3:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenoak High School (2,086 students)
Middlebranch Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Middlebranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenoak High S
Glenoak High School
2,086 students
- Oakwood Middle
Oakwood Middle School
858 students
- Glenwood Inter 817
Glenwood Intermediate School
817 students
- This school 534
Middlebranch Elementary School
534 students
- Robert a. Taft 410
Robert a. Taft Elementary School
410 students
- Ransom H Barr 362
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Middlebranch Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlebranch Elementary School compares
Middlebranch 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Middlebranch Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plain Local reports $12,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middlebranch Elementary 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert a. Taft Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ransom H Barr Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlebranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
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
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
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middlebranch Elementary School
How many students attend Middlebranch Elementary School?
Middlebranch Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlebranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlebranch Elementary School is 24.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middlebranch Elementary School?
27.3% of students at Middlebranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlebranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Middlebranch Elementary School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlebranch Elementary School?
Middlebranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middlebranch Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlebranch Elementary School ranks #11 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 Plain Local?
Besides Middlebranch Elementary School, Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students), Oakwood Middle School (858 students), and Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students). See the Plain Local district page for the complete list.