Baxter Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
23%
17%
White
69%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Baxter Elementary School?
205 students attend Baxter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Baxter Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Baxter Elementary School offer ?
Baxter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Baxter Elementary School part of?
Baxter Elementary School is part of Canton City School District.
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