Mary L Evans Early Childhood Center

301 Portage St NW
North Canton, OH 44720

171 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Mary L. Evans Early Childhood Center, located in North Canton, Ohio, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the district's youngest learners. As part of the North Canton City School District, the center focuses on creating a supportive, developmentally appropriate environment designed to foster curiosity, social-emotional growth, and academic readiness. By prioritizing play-based learning and early intervention, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation that prepares children for the transition into elementary school.

The center is highly regarded for its inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of preschool-aged children. Through a curriculum that emphasizes language development, motor skills, and interpersonal communication, the faculty works to ensure that every student receives personalized attention in their formative years. By acting as the entry point for the district’s public education system, the Mary L. Evans Early Childhood Center plays a vital role in supporting families and shaping the early academic trajectory of North Canton youth.

171

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

34.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary L Evans Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	2
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	24

White
134 (78.4 %)
Two or More
24 (14.0 %)
Black
7 (4.1 %)
Asian
4 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	North Canton City
Phone:	(330)497-5608
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 171