- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, OH
T C Knapp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for T C Knapp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390499203754
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T C Knapp Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
T C Knapp Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T C Knapp Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
T C Knapp Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 390499203754 · Canton, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 16.6:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry High School (1,456 students)
T C Knapp Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
T C Knapp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,456 students
- Pfeiffer Inter
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
587 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
585 students
- Watson Element 515
Watson Elementary School
515 students
- Genoa Elementa 474
Genoa Elementary School
474 students
- This school 416
T C Knapp Elementary School
416 students
What this shows T C Knapp Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How T C Knapp Elementary School compares
T C Knapp Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 40% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Local reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T C Knapp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Genoa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T C Knapp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glenoak High School
Standard public school
2,086 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Harter Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Robert a. Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Belle Stone Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Worley Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about T C Knapp Elementary School
How many students attend T C Knapp Elementary School?
T C Knapp Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T C Knapp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T C Knapp Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T C Knapp Elementary School?
19.0% of students at T C Knapp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T C Knapp Elementary School?
T C Knapp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 T C Knapp Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, T C Knapp Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 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 schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry Local?
Besides T C Knapp Elementary School, Perry Local also operates Perry High School (1,456 students), Pfeiffer Intermediate School (587 students), and Edison Middle School (585 students). See the Perry Local district page for the complete list.