HARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harter Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Canton City school district, located in Canton, OH with about 443 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Harter Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Harter Elementary School, located at 317 Raff Rd NW in Canton, Ohio, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Canton City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and the social-emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through the district's K-12 system.

Beyond academics, Harter Elementary strives to cultivate a welcoming culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school staff works to implement instructional strategies that address the diverse needs of its student body, often utilizing resources provided by the district to enhance classroom technology and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Canton City Schools, Harter remains committed to its mission of empowering students to become responsible, lifelong learners in a changing global society.

For more information, contact Harter Elementary School at (330) 456-1001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.