Ransom H Barr Elementary School

2000 47th St NE
Canton, OH 44705

362 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ransom H. Barr Elementary School is a public school located in the Canton City School District in Canton, Ohio. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction for students in the elementary grades. As part of the broader Canton City Schools system, Barr Elementary emphasizes the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is situated in a residential area of Northeast Canton and functions as a neighborhood hub for the local community. Like many schools in the district, Barr Elementary works to implement standardized curriculum guidelines while addressing the unique needs of its student body through various academic support programs and community-based initiatives. By prioritizing consistent communication between faculty, staff, and families, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage positively with their peers.

362

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ransom H Barr Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	13
Black	62
Asian	3
Two or More	40

White
244 (67.4%)
Black
62 (17.1%)
Two or More
40 (11.0%)
Hispanic
13 (3.6%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plain Local
Phone:	(330)491-3730
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 69