- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ransom H Barr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499303766
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ransom H Barr Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ransom H Barr Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks #6 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ransom H Barr Elementary School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 390499303766 · Canton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 21.3:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenoak High School (2,086 students)
Ransom H Barr Elementary School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ransom H Barr 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
- Middlebranch E 534
Middlebranch Elementary School
534 students
- Robert a. Taft 410
Robert a. Taft Elementary School
410 students
- This school 362
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Ransom H Barr Elementary School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ransom H Barr Elementary School compares
Ransom H Barr Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 50% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.2%
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Ransom H Barr 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 Ransom H Barr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenoak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middlebranch Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert a. Taft Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ransom H Barr 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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
Middlebranch Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 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
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ransom H Barr Elementary School
How many students attend Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ransom H Barr Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
47.3% of students at Ransom H Barr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ransom H Barr Elementary School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Ransom H Barr Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks #6 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 Ransom H Barr 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.