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

Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
11 teachers

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
5%
8%

Black
n/a
17%

White
95%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
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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