- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, OH
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Portage Collab Montessori Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437103213
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Collab Montessori Middle School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390437103213 · Canton, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 26.7:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley High School (2,047 students)
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Portage Collab Montessori Middle 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
- Harter Element 414
Harter Elementary School
414 students
- This school 187
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
187 students
What this shows Portage Collab Montessori Middle School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portage Collab Montessori Middle School compares
Portage Collab Montessori Middle 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 47% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 5.9%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is less 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 Portage Collab Montessori Middle 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harter Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portage Collab Montessori Middle 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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- 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
Harter Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 17.3:1 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
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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
How many students attend Portage Collab Montessori Middle School?
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Collab Montessori Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is 26.7:1, which is 47% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portage Collab Montessori Middle School?
12.9% of students at Portage Collab Montessori Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage Collab Montessori Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portage Collab Montessori Middle School?
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Portage Collab Montessori Middle School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Portage Collab Montessori Middle School ranks #6 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 Portage Collab Montessori Middle 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.