Enrollment
534
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middlebranch Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middlebranch Elementary School
Middlebranch Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 534 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 34% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 534 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 768 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #274.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.7% 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 Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): Middlebranch Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 21.5:1).
Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students) and Oakwood Middle School (858 students) alongside Middlebranch 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 Middlebranch Elementary School compares
Middlebranch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plain Local, which includes Middlebranch Elementary 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Middlebranch Elementary School a good school?
Middlebranch Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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