Belle Stone Elementary School

324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Belle Stone Elementary School, located on Rowland Avenue NE in Canton, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Canton City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for students in their formative years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while addressing the diverse needs of the surrounding Canton community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Belle Stone Elementary plays a vital role as a neighborhood hub that encourages active family and community involvement. The school prioritizes creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their potential. Through various programs and educational initiatives, Belle Stone strives to bridge the gap between early childhood development and the transition to middle school, ensuring that each student receives a well-rounded foundation rooted in both scholastic achievement and personal responsibility.

324

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle Stone Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	46
Black	97
Asian	2
Two or More	65
American Indian	1

White
113 (34.9 %)
Black
97 (29.9 %)
Two or More
65 (20.1 %)
Hispanic
46 (14.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Canton City
Phone:	(330)452-6521
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 84