Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Faircrest Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Walker Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Canton, OH, covering approximately 36.5 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School's student population of 747 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is 0.30, which is less 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
#794 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
83%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faircrest Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is ranked #794 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Faircrest Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Faircrest Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. S. Stinson Elementary School, Sandy Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Faircrest Memorial Elementary School?
747 students attend Faircrest Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Faircrest Memorial Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faircrest Memorial Elementary School?
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Faircrest Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Faircrest Memorial Elementary School part of?
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is part of Canton Local School District.
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