Below Average
#3036 of 3,441 schools in OH
Cedar Elementary School
Elementary School · Canton City · Canton, OH
A Canton City elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2823 9th St SW, Canton, OH 44710
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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).
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Where Cedar 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$50,453
Median home value
$101,400
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44710; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Harter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Beacon AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Bulldog Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canton City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $19,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Elementary School is listed in Canton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Elementary School
Cedar Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, OH, part of Canton City, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,036 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Elementary School
What grades does Cedar Elementary School serve?
Cedar Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Cedar Elementary School?
Cedar Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Elementary School rank in OH?
Cedar Elementary School ranks #3,036 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Cedar Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Cedar Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cedar Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cedar Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (330) 580-3502
- Area population (ZIP 44710)
- 8,253
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 44710; 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
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