W. S. Stinson Elementary School

391 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

W. S. Stinson Elementary School, located in Canal Fulton, Ohio, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Northwest Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging active participation and character growth within the local community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered instruction and its collaborative relationship with parents and community members. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, W. S. Stinson strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive. As a central part of the Canal Fulton area, the school remains focused on maintaining high academic standards and creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning.

391

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. S. Stinson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	7
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
361 (92.3 %)
Two or More
16 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.8 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northwest Local
Phone:	(330)854-4646
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 149