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Ransom H Barr Elementary School

2000 47th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705

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Tel: (330) 491-3730

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Ransom H Barr Elementary School serves 288 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Ransom H Barr Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 288 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Ransom H Barr Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Total Students

288 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ransom H Barr Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Ransom H Barr Elementary School is 0.49, which is less 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#225 out of 3233 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

80-84%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ransom H Barr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

75-79%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ransom H Barr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Ransom H Barr Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

16%

17%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Ransom H Barr Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

69%

68%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Ransom H Barr Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

76%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ransom H Barr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Plain Local School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ransom H Barr Elementary School's ranking?

Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Ransom H Barr Elementary School often compared to?

Ransom H Barr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert A. Taft Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Ransom H Barr Elementary School?

288 students attend Ransom H Barr Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Ransom H Barr Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ransom H Barr Elementary School?

Ransom H Barr Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Ransom H Barr Elementary School offer ?

Ransom H Barr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Ransom H Barr Elementary School part of?

Ransom H Barr Elementary School is part of Plain Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 288 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education