- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Steamm Academy
Federal NCES profile for Steamm Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437100247
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steamm Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 481
- students enrolled
Steamm Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steamm Academy ranks #7 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Steamm Academy shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 390437100247 · Canton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley High School (2,047 students)
Steamm Academy shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Steamm Academy 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
- This school 481
Steamm Academy
481 students
- Stephanie Rush 418
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
418 students
- Harter Element 414
Harter Elementary School
414 students
- Cedar Elementa 364
Cedar Elementary School
364 students
What this shows Steamm Academy reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steamm Academy compares
Steamm Academy 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 38% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Ohio - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.2%
White 32.4%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Steamm Academy is more 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 Steamm Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crenshaw Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harter Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steamm Academy'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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
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
Whipple Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 17:1 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steamm Academy
How many students attend Steamm Academy?
Steamm Academy has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steamm Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Steamm Academy is 11.2:1, which is 38% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steamm Academy?
The largest demographic group at Steamm Academy is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steamm Academy?
Steamm Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Steamm Academy rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Steamm Academy ranks #7 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 Canton City?
Besides Steamm Academy, Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students), Crenshaw Middle School (744 students), and Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School (418 students). See the Canton City district page for the complete list.