Enrollment
858
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, OH
Oakwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390499303763
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 40
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Middle School ranks #1 of 40 public schools in Canton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakwood Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakwood Middle School
Oakwood Middle School is a large middle school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 858 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 858 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 391 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% 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 middle schools, it stands alongside Crenshaw Middle School (744 students): Oakwood Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students) and Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students) alongside Oakwood Middle 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 Oakwood Middle School compares
Oakwood Middle 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.1%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 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 69.7%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Oakwood Middle 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 Oakwood Middle 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 Oakwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenoak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Intermediate 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ransom H Barr Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakwood Middle 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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 middle schools in Canton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~858 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakwood Middle School
How many students attend Oakwood Middle School?
Oakwood Middle School has 858 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakwood Middle School?
36.0% of students at Oakwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood Middle School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood Middle School?
Oakwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Oakwood Middle School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood Middle School ranks #1 of 40 public 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 public schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Oakwood Middle School a good school?
Oakwood Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Oakwood Middle School, Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students), Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students), and Middlebranch Elementary School (534 students). See the Plain Local district page for the complete list.
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