District Overview
Situated at 901 44th St NW in Canton, Ohio, the Plain Local School District serves as a vibrant educational hub within the large suburban landscape of the Canton-Massillon metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school system, the district delivers a complete academic journey spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade across nine operational schools. Enrolling 5,874 students, Plain Local combines the resources of a dynamic suburban district with a community-centered approach to learning. Families and researchers can explore its offerings and district resources through its central office or online at plainlocal.org, reflecting a strong institutional presence dedicated to academic excellence in northeastern Ohio.

To support its student body of nearly 5,900 learners, Plain Local maintains a robust operational workforce of approximately 1,877 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive team includes over 567 classroom teachers, nearly 37 instructional aides, and more than 1,270 dedicated support personnel, ensuring that students receive both tailored classroom instruction and well-rounded operational support. The district’s student body reflects a diverse suburban community, bringing together varied backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Through its strong staffing capacity, broad grade coverage, and extensive suburban facilities, Plain Local continues to foster an engaging, well-supported environment geared toward preparing every student for higher education, career pathways, and lifelong success.
9
Total Schools
5,874
Total Students
567.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plain Local
Demographic Student Count
White4,067
Hispanic171
Black911
Asian57
Two or More644
American Indian14
Pacific Islander10
  • White
    4,067 (69.2%)
  • Black
    911 (15.5%)
  • Two or More
    644 (11.0%)
  • Hispanic
    171 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    57 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Plain Local
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:5,874*
Teachers (FTE):567.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.3
Schools in Plain Local
Found 9 Schools