Enrollment
481
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steamm Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steamm Academy
Steamm Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 481 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Steamm Academy is leaner than roughly 92% of Ohio schools and 38% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% 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.
Discipline events run high: 341 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 481 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): Steamm Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 21.5:1).
Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students) and Crenshaw Middle School (744 students) alongside Steamm Academy.
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 Steamm Academy compares
Steamm Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton City, which includes Steamm Academy.
$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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~481 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Steamm Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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