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#533 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 16% in state

Avondale Elementary School

Elementary School · Plain Local · Canton, OH

A Plain Local elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3933 Eaton Rd NW, Canton, OH 44708

  • Math 85% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 80% proficient (2022)
  • 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$12,140
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Avondale Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 82% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
85%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Avondale Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,583/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,159

Median home value

$164,500

Median rent

$926/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Canton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2PK–K0.1 mi36Compare →
Small World MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.1 mi3Compare →
St Michael Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4K–80.4 mi400Compare →
Canton Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2PK–80.8 mi80Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Plain Local

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$12,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Avondale Elementary School is listed in Plain Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Avondale Elementary School

Avondale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, OH, part of Plain Local, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Avondale Elementary School

What grades does Avondale Elementary School serve?

Avondale Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Avondale Elementary School?

Avondale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Elementary School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Avondale Elementary School rank in OH?

Avondale Elementary School ranks #533 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Avondale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Avondale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Avondale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Avondale Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Avondale Elementary School a charter school?

No, Avondale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Avondale Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Avondale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avondale Elementary School?

50.0% of students at Avondale Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
256
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Stark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
Area population (ZIP 44708)
24,761
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
43.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44708; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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