Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Cedar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24%
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Elementary School serves the southwest part of Canton, OH, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2523 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Elementary School is ranked #2523 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cedar Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Stone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Cedar Elementary School?
364 students attend Cedar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cedar Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Elementary School?
Cedar Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cedar Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Elementary School part of?
Cedar Elementary School is part of Canton City School District.
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