Whipple Heights Elementary School

Perry Local
4800 12th St NW
Canton, OH 44708
390 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Whipple Heights Elementary School is located in Canton, Ohio, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plain Local School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes the social, emotional, and cognitive development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by building strong core competencies in reading, mathematics, and critical thinking, all while encouraging a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic mission, Whipple Heights is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to create an inclusive culture where every child feels valued and engaged. Through various extracurricular opportunities and a focus on character education, the school strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are respectful, responsible, and prepared to contribute meaningfully to their community as they transition to middle school and beyond.
390
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    328 (84.1%)
  • Two or More
    28 (7.2%)
  • Black
    19 (4.9%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Perry Local
Phone: (330)478-6177
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 68
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 85
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 74
Gender Ratio