Prairie College Elementary School (Closed 2012)

3021 Prairie College St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
Prairie College Elementary School serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
39 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
11 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prairie College Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
n/a
17%
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White
95%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prairie College Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prairie College Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Prairie College Elementary School?
39 students attend Prairie College Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Prairie College Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Prairie College Elementary School offer ?
Prairie College Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Prairie College Elementary School part of?
Prairie College Elementary School is part of Canton Local School District.

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