Robert A. Taft Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Canton, OH Grades KG–04 Suburb: Large Canton-Massillon, OH SchoolScore™ D (56.9)
  • 410 Students
  • 21.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 18.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–04 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (330)491-3760 Phone
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Robert A. Taft Elementary School
Canton, OH 44718
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ D (56.9)
410
Students
21.8
Teachers
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
(330)491-3760
Phone

Robert A. Taft Elementary School is a public school administered by the Plain Local district in Canton, OHIO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 410 students enrolled; a 18.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Ohio Elementary School Average
Enrollment
410.0
State avg: 424.0
▼ 3% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.83:1
State avg: 17.7:1
▲ 6% worse
Free Lunch %
66.6%
State avg: 18.4%
▲ 262% worse
School Details
School Name
Robert A. Taft Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
390499304329
State School ID
OH-049932-041384
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3829 Guilford Ave NW
City
Canton
State
Ohio
ZIP Code
44718
County
Stark County
Metro Area
Canton-Massillon, OH
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3913
State Leg. Upper
39029
State Leg. Lower
39049
Latitude
40.8426
Longitude
-81.4072
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
410
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.8
Teachers FTE
📐
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 273 66.6%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Plain Local
LEAID
3904993
State LEA ID
OH-049932
Phone
(330)492-3500
Website
http://www.plainlocal.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Canton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$87,362K
Federal Revenue
$15,619K
State Revenue
$29,002K
Local Revenue
$42,741K
Total Expenditure
$86,250K
Instruction Exp.
$42,653K
Support Services
$26,779K
Other Current Exp.
$3,127K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Robert A. Taft Elementary School

1
Avondale Elementary School
Canton · Elementary
1 mi
2
Glenwood Intermediate School
Canton · Middle
1.4 mi
3
Frazer Elementary School
Canton · Elementary
1.7 mi
4
McKinley High School
Canton · High
1.7 mi
5
Worley Elementary School
Canton · Elementary
1.8 mi
6
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
Canton · High
1.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Robert A. Taft Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Robert A. Taft Elementary School?
410 students are enrolled at Robert A. Taft Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Robert A. Taft Elementary School have?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School has 21.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does Robert A. Taft Elementary School serve?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School serves grades KG through 04.
Is Robert A. Taft Elementary School a charter school?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Robert A. Taft Elementary School located in?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is located in the Canton-Massillon, OH metropolitan area.
What school district does Robert A. Taft Elementary School belong to?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is part of the Plain Local school district.
How much does Plain Local spend per student?
The Plain Local district spends approximately $210,365,854 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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