Enrollment
187
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Portage Collab Montessori Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 187 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Ohio schools and 47% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 63 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Canton City spends $18,272 per pupil, 25% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside Glenoak High School (2,086 students): Portage Collab Montessori Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.7:1 vs 22.9:1).
Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students) and Crenshaw Middle School (744 students) alongside Portage Collab Montessori 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 Portage Collab Montessori Middle School compares
Portage Collab Montessori 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton City, which includes Portage Collab Montessori Middle School.
$18,272
Per student
+25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 54.0%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~187 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Portage Collab Montessori Middle School a good school?
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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