Middlebranch Elementary School

7500 Middlebranch Ave NE
Canton, OH 44721

www.plainlocal.org

534 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Middlebranch Elementary School is a public school located in Canton, Ohio, serving students as part of the Plain Local School District. Dedicated to providing a strong foundational education, the school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Middlebranch aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while maintaining a focus on the core values of the district.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered learning and the utilization of modern educational resources to meet the needs of its learners. As a key institution within the Plain Local community, Middlebranch Elementary encourages active involvement from families and partners with the surrounding area to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a blend of rigorous curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to transition effectively to the next level of their schooling.

534

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Middlebranch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	10
Black	79
Asian	9
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
396 (74.2%)
Black
79 (14.8%)
Two or More
36 (6.7%)
Hispanic
10 (1.9%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)491-3750
Website:	http://www.plainlocal.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 110

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 108