Excellent
#185 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 5% in state
North Canton Primary School
Elementary School · North Canton City · North Canton, OH
A North Canton City elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Charlotte St NW, North Canton, OH 44720
- Math 91% proficient (2011)
- Reading 92% proficient (2011)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Canton Primary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Canton Primary 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 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,149/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
$81,045
Median home value
$233,800
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44720; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Lake Cable Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Robert A. Taft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 2.5 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Weaver Child Development Center- IncPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–3 | 2.5 mi | 64 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Canton City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Canton Primary School is listed in North Canton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Canton Primary School
North Canton Primary School is a public elementary school in North Canton, OH, part of North Canton City, serving approximately 1,026 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Canton Primary School
What grades does North Canton Primary School serve?
North Canton Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend North Canton Primary School?
North Canton Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,026 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Canton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Canton Primary School is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Canton Primary School rank in OH?
North Canton Primary School ranks #185 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is North Canton Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Canton Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 North Canton Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Canton Primary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is North Canton Primary School a charter school?
No, North Canton Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Canton Primary School a Title I school?
No, North Canton Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Canton Primary School?
25.0% of students at North Canton Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (330) 497-5645
- Area population (ZIP 44720)
- 39,656
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 44720; 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, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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