Enrollment
473
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canfield, OH
South Range Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Range Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390483601030
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Range Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Canfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Range Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Range Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Canfield, OH.
School address
District: South Range Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483601030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Range Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Range Elementary School
South Range Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Canfield, Ohio, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 641 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #341.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 946 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Canfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Canfield Village Middle School (774 students): South Range Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 15.8:1).
South Range Local also operates South Range Middle School (397 students) and South Range High School (352 students) alongside South Range 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 South Range Elementary School compares
South Range 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,512
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, South Range Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Range Local, which includes South Range Elementary School.
$12,512
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.3%
State 42.2%
Federal 9.5%
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 South Range Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Range Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Range High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Range Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Canfield
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Canfield Village Middle School
Standard public school
774 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
C H Campbell Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
South Range Middle School
Standard public school
397 students 18.9:1 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 (~473 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Range Elementary School
How many students attend South Range Elementary School?
South Range Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Range Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Range Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Range Elementary School?
16.0% of students at South Range Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Range Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Range Elementary School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Canfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Range Elementary School?
South Range Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 South Range Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canfield?
By Resource Investment Index, South Range Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Canfield, 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 Canfield on the city page.
Is South Range Elementary School a good school?
South Range Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 South Range Local?
Besides South Range Elementary School, South Range Local also operates South Range Middle School (397 students) and South Range High School (352 students). See the South Range Local district page for the complete list.
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