Harter Elementary School

317 Raff Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 60-64%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Harter Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
392 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Harter Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
(13-14)
60-64%
77%
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(13-14)
65-69%
83%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
7%
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Black
31%
17%
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White
34%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Harter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Harter Elementary School often compared to?
Harter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarendon Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Harter Elementary School?
392 students attend Harter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Harter Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harter Elementary School?
Harter Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harter Elementary School offer ?
Harter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Harter Elementary School part of?
Harter Elementary School is part of Canton City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 60-64%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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