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#3251 of 3,441 schools in OH
Harter Elementary School
Elementary School · Canton City · Canton, OH
A Canton City elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
317 Raff Rd NW, Canton, OH 44708
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harter Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 53 points since 2011, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 12 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harter 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Whipple Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| St Joan of Arc SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #17 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
Harter Elementary School is listed in Canton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harter Elementary School
Harter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, OH, part of Canton City, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,251 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harter Elementary School
What grades does Harter Elementary School serve?
Harter Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Harter Elementary School?
Harter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harter Elementary School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harter Elementary School rank in OH?
Harter Elementary School ranks #3,251 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Harter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Harter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harter Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (330) 456-1001
- 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
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