East Canton Elementary School in East Canton, OH

At a glance

Reported students

450

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.24

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Ohio elementary enrollment

62nd percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

254

East Canton Elementary School: 450 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

20.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 446
Teachers (FTE): 25.36
Student–teacher ratio: 17.6:1

What the reported data says about East Canton Elementary School

East Canton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in East Canton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Osnaburg Local. NCES reports 450 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.6%) and multiracial (3.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking East Canton Elementary School

1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 13.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White93.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.3%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

East Canton High School

High · Grades 09–12

254 reported students

East Canton Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

194 reported students

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Public schools near East Canton Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Louisville Elementary School Elementary · Louisville City	KG–05	1,001	3.5 mi
East Branch Preparatory AcademydbaWright Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · East Branch Preparatory AcademydbaWright Preparatory Academy	KG–08	187	3.8 mi
AIM Academy @ Belden Elementary · Canton City	KG–06	267	3.8 mi
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School Elementary · Canton City	KG–06	418	4.7 mi
Gibbs Elementary School Elementary · Canton City	KG–03	354	4.7 mi
Belle Stone Elementary School Elementary · Canton City	KG–03	328	4.8 mi

Frequently asked questions about East Canton Elementary School

What grades does East Canton Elementary School serve?

East Canton Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Osnaburg Local.

How many students attend East Canton Elementary School?

East Canton Elementary School reported 450 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 446 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at East Canton Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 450 students and 22.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is East Canton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

East Canton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Osnaburg Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is East Canton Elementary School in?

East Canton Elementary School is part of Osnaburg Local, based in East Canton, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near East Canton Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Louisville Elementary School (3.5 mi), East Branch Preparatory AcademydbaWright Preparatory Academy (3.8 mi), AIM Academy @ Belden (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.