Enrollment
362
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ransom H Barr Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ransom H Barr Elementary School
Ransom H Barr Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 362 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.2% 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): Ransom H Barr Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.3:1 vs 21.5:1).
Plain Local also operates Glenoak High School (2,086 students) and Oakwood Middle School (858 students) alongside Ransom H Barr 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 Ransom H Barr Elementary School compares
Ransom H Barr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plain Local, which includes Ransom H Barr 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~362 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ransom H Barr Elementary School a good school?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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