Enrollment
418
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437100236
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #18 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 418
- students enrolled
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School ranks #18 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 418 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.5% 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.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 21.5:1).
Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students) and Crenshaw Middle School (744 students) alongside Stephanie Rushin Patrick 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 Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School compares
Stephanie Rushin Patrick 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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
African American 50.7%
White 24.6%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton City, which includes Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School.
$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 Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crenshaw Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steamm Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harter Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School'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
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Steamm Academy
Standard public school
481 students 11.2:1 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 (~418 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
How many students attend Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School?
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher 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 Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School?
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School ranks #18 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 Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School a good school?
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School, Canton City also operates Mckinley High School (2,047 students), Crenshaw Middle School (744 students), and Steamm Academy (481 students). See the Canton City district page for the complete list.
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