Enrollment
987
Elementary
DISTRICT 938 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH CANTON CITY·NCES 390445001415
North Canton Primary School
200 Charlotte St NW, North Canton, OH 44720 · (330) 497-5645 · Stark County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL987 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.4:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
291 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 172 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 246 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 282 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 287 | 29% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North Canton Primary School→North Canton Intermediate School→North Canton Middle School→Hoover High School
Based on grade levels within North Canton City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Canton Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Canton Primary School this school | 987 | 29.5% | N/A |
| Green Primary School Uniontown | 843 | 29.5% | 78.4% |
| North Canton Intermediate School North Canton | 888 | 33.6% | 85.0% |
| John Foster Dulles Elementary School Cincinnati | 812 | 26.1% | 80.0% |
| Little Miami Elementary School Morrow | 887 | 30.0% | 71.3% |
| Bowman Primary School Lebanon | 1,157 | 33.9% | N/A |
Matched among Ohio elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Canton Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Stark County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 987 | #29 of 1,808 | #3 of 50 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.5:1 | #1,342 of 1,582 | #39 of 47 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.7% | #843 of 1,590 | #27 of 47 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.5% | #525 of 767 | #17 of 22 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +153.1% | #8 of 561 | #1 of 22 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
987
+616 (+166%) vs 2020
+104% since 1990-91, when it was 485
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
was 21.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 987 | 48.1 | 20.5:1 | 29% (291) |
| 2023-24 | 1,026 | 47.5 | 21.6:1 | 25% (257) |
| 2022-23 | 380 | N/A | N/A | 31% (119) |
| 2020-21 | 371 | 17 | 21.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 390 | 18 | 21.7:1 | 32% (125) |
| 2015-16 | 380 | 16 | 23.8:1 | 34% (128) |
| 2010-11 | 347 | 17 | 20.4:1 | 33% (116) |
| 2000-01 | 332 | 20 | 16.6:1 | 15% (51) |
| 1990-91 | 485 | 23 | 21.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Canton Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 153% (390 to 987); teachers up 168% (18 to 48.1).
About North Canton Primary School
Students in North Canton, Ohio, attend North Canton Primary School, a large elementary school. It had 987 students in 2024-25, spanning pre-K through 2. Elementary schools in Ohio average about 404 students, which makes this school 144% above average.
North Canton City runs North Canton Primary School along with 3 other schools, enrolling 4,334 students in total.
The share of students at North Canton Primary School who are White is 81%. Enrollment also includes 11% multiracial, 4% Black, and 3% Hispanic. Stark County residents are about 85% White, a similar share. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 34%.
The school had 48.1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Ohio is 17.9:1. The school reported 29% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25.
Looking at the county, Stark County, median household income comes to about $67,934, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. The county's public schools total 101, with about 53,798 students.
Measured in a straight line, North Canton Middle School is about 0.4 miles from North Canton Primary School. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21 the school reported 371 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 987. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 21.8:1 to 20.5:1.
North Canton Primary School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Stark County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
373,713
Census ACS
Median income
$67,934
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
101
53,798 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Canton City
- Hoover High SchoolHigh · 1,502 students
- North Canton Middle SchoolMiddle · 957 students
- North Canton Intermediate SchoolElementary · 888 students
- Greentown Intermediate SchoolCombined
- Mary L Evans Early Childhood CenterCombined
- Northwood Elementary SchoolCombined
Other schools in North Canton
- Hoover High SchoolHigh · 1,502 students
- North Canton Middle SchoolMiddle · 957 students
- North Canton Intermediate SchoolElementary · 888 students
- Greentown Intermediate SchoolCombined
- Mary L Evans Early Childhood CenterCombined
- Northwood Elementary SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- North Canton Middle School0.4 mi · 957
- Hoover High School0.7 mi · 1,502
- North Canton Intermediate School0.8 mi · 888
- Lake Cable Elementary School2.4 mi · 544
- Robert A. Taft Elementary School2.5 mi · 410
- Glenwood Intermediate School2.5 mi · 817
Frequently asked questions
About North Canton Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at North Canton Primary School?
North Canton Primary School enrolls approximately 987 students in grades PK-02.
Is North Canton Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Canton Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at North Canton Primary School?
Approximately 20.5:1 students per teacher at North Canton Primary School.
How diverse is North Canton Primary School?
North Canton Primary School reports a student body of 81% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is North Canton Primary School public or private?
North Canton Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by North Canton City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.