Canton Arts Academy @ Summit

250 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Canton Arts Academy @ Summit is a specialized magnet school within the Canton City School District that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with intensive arts education. By utilizing the "Summit" campus, the school creates a unique environment where students are encouraged to pursue their creative passions—such as music, visual arts, dance, or theater—alongside their core academic subjects. The academy aims to foster critical thinking and self-expression, preparing students for future success by leveraging the arts as a core component of their cognitive and personal development.

The school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive and collaborative community, drawing students who are eager to hone their artistic talents in a professional-leaning atmosphere. By providing students with access to specialized instructors and arts-focused resources, Canton Arts Academy @ Summit seeks to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and creative industry standards. It serves as a vital hub for young artists in the Canton area, promoting both academic excellence and artistic discipline.

250

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton Arts Academy @ Summit
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	12
Black	65
Two or More	40

White
133 (53.2 %)
Black
65 (26.0 %)
Two or More
40 (16.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.8 %)

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)452-6537
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 40