- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Whipple Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whipple Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499203756
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whipple Heights Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #12 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whipple Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whipple Heights Elementary School ranks #12 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Whipple Heights Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390499203756 · Canton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 17:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry High School (1,456 students)
Whipple Heights Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Whipple Heights 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 390
Whipple Heights Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Whipple Heights Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whipple Heights Elementary School compares
Whipple Heights Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$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 390 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 Whipple Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Genoa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whipple Heights 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 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
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
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whipple Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Whipple Heights Elementary School?
Whipple Heights Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whipple Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whipple Heights Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Whipple Heights Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Whipple Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whipple Heights Elementary School?
Whipple Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Whipple Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Whipple Heights Elementary School ranks #12 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 Perry Local?
Besides Whipple Heights 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.