Whipple Heights Elementary School (Closed 2024)

4800 12th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Whipple Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Whipple Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
#96 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
85-89%
54%
85-89%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
84%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whipple Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Whipple Heights Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
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 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Whipple Heights Elementary School?
382 students attend Whipple Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Whipple Heights Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whipple Heights Elementary School?
Whipple Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whipple Heights Elementary School offer ?
Whipple Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whipple Heights Elementary School part of?
Whipple Heights Elementary School is part of Perry Local School District.

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