T C Knapp Elementary School

5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, T C Knapp Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : T C Knapp Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Canton, OH, covering approximately 24.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

T C Knapp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

T C Knapp Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

T C Knapp Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (OH)
#429 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

85-89%
54%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

70-74%
60%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
8%

Showing 2015–2024. View full 22-year historical data

Black
3%
17%

Showing 2015–2024. View full 37-year historical data

White
86%
66%

Showing 2015–2024. View full 37-year historical data

Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2015–2024. View full 14-year historical data

100%
(22-23)
14.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is T C Knapp Elementary School's ranking?
T C Knapp Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are T C Knapp Elementary School often compared to?
T C Knapp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marlboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend T C Knapp Elementary School?
278 students attend T C Knapp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of T C Knapp Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T C Knapp Elementary School?
T C Knapp Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does T C Knapp Elementary School offer ?
T C Knapp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T C Knapp Elementary School part of?
T C Knapp Elementary School is part of Perry Local School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : T C Knapp Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Canton, OH, covering approximately 24.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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