Whipple Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Whipple Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, Ohio, serving 390 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Perry Local School District, which is ranked 195 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Whipple Heights Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 135 and 375 over the past several years. The school's performance on state tests is impressive, with 81.1% of 3rd graders and 85.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than state and district averages. Whipple Heights also shows strong performance across various student subgroups, including students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 10% of Ohio elementary schools in this category for the past three years. However, the school's performance for students with special education needs and gifted and talented students is less impressive.

Whipple Heights Elementary has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 23.5% in 2021-2022 to just 1.0% in 2023-2024, which is a notable strength and likely contributes to the school's academic success. Compared to nearby schools like T.C. Knapp Elementary, Genoa Elementary, and Watson Elementary, Whipple Heights generally outperforms them in academic performance and statewide rankings, though some nearby schools like Avondale Elementary and Canton Arts Academy have also demonstrated strong academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-4

 4800 12th St NW
       Canton, OH  44708-3418


(330) 478-6177

District: Perry Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
375th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Whipple Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Edison Middle School
    Pfeiffer Intermediate School
High:    Perry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Two or more races:
7.2%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Compare Details Whipple Heights Elementary School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whipple Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whipple Heights Elementary School 375th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Whipple Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Perry Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Local 195th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whipple Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Whipple Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.49 45th 1471 96.9%
2005 88.43 47th 1501 96.9%
2006 80.17 193rd 1504 87.2%
2007 84.00 99th 1609 93.8%
2008 82.57 142nd 1582 91.0%
2009 86.74 28th 1610 98.3%
2010 80.51 204th 1662 87.7%
2011 79.48 226th 1686 86.6%
2012 79.07 244th 1709 85.7%
2013 78.95 262nd 1701 84.6%
2014 74.60 438th 1687 74.0%
2015 85.29 129th 1684 92.3%
2016 76.81 402nd 1678 76.0%
2017 79.51 297th 1651 82.0%
2018 82.02 240th 1636 85.3%
2019 80.93 282nd 1676 83.2%
2021 88.32 143rd 1610 91.1%
2022 87.48 135th 1588 91.5%
2023 81.57 289th 1596 81.9%
2024 77.51 375th 1577 76.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whipple Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.95 350th 856 59.1%
2024 30.71 628th 900 30.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whipple Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.96 99th 1465 93.2%
2019 88.70 54th 1465 96.3%
2021 97.01 9th 1404 99.4%
2022 91.32 40th 1419 97.2%
2023 85.48 120th 1447 91.7%
2024 82.27 158th 1484 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Whipple Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.05 268th 1518 82.3%
2019 78.61 286th 1502 81.0%
2021 89.65 74th 1467 95.0%
2022 90.27 40th 1488 97.3%
2023 80.28 277th 1483 81.3%
2024 83.46 190th 1466 87.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Whipple Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.67 178th 1021 82.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Whipple Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.77 649th 759 14.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Whipple Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.64 276th 1536 82.0%
2019 86.16 120th 1535 92.2%
2021 85.58 186th 1499 87.6%
2022 82.12 241st 1518 84.1%
2023 82.96 230th 1498 84.6%
2024 71.21 470th 1485 68.4%
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Rank History for White students at Whipple Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.12 363rd 1309 72.3%
2019 74.71 309th 1271 75.7%
2021 85.23 137th 1249 89.0%
2022 83.41 146th 1242 88.2%
2023 77.57 269th 1215 77.9%
2024 77.78 239th 1190 79.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whipple Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 16 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 407
1989 366 11 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 390 13 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1991 378 11 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 396
1992 367 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 358 11 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 362 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1995 407 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 407 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 413 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1998 390 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1999 401 14 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 395 13 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2001 393 13 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2002 381 11 7 2 0 n/a n/a 11 412
2003 381 11 7 2 0 n/a n/a 11 412
2004 386 9 8 3 0 n/a n/a 17 423
2005 375 6 8 3 0 n/a n/a 12 404
2006 403 7 5 1 0 n/a n/a 12 428
2007 385 11 5 2 0 n/a n/a 8 411
2008 371 11 4 2 0 n/a n/a 15 403
2009 345 15 4 3 0 n/a n/a 15 382
2010 332 19 5 6 0 n/a n/a 14 376
2011 345 13 5 13 1 0 19 0 396
2012 317 13 2 8 0 0 22 0 362
2013 317 12 4 8 1 0 14 0 356
2014 354 12 4 6 1 0 24 0 401
2015 346 8 1 7 1 0 25 0 388
2016 381 14 0 8 1 0 28 0 432
2017 378 14 1 5 1 0 29 0 428
2018 369 12 0 6 0 0 33 0 420
2019 339 14 0 5 1 0 27 0 386
2020 328 12 1 6 1 0 22 0 370
2021 268 11 0 7 1 1 19 0 307
2022 331 16 5 9 1 1 26 0 389
2023 328 19 6 8 1 0 28 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whipple Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 19.0 21.4 0
1989 385 19.0 20.2 n/a
1990 408 20.5 19.9 n/a
1991 396 20.5 19.3 n/a
1992 377 20.1 18.7 6.4
1993 372 17.5 21.3 8.9
1994 374 17.4 21.5 8
1995 417 20.4 20.4 7.4
1996 417 20.4 20.4 7.4
1997 422 18.9 22.3 15.6
1998 405 20.0 20.3 12.8
1999 418 17.5 23.9 21.1
2000 413 18.5 22.3 17.4
2001 411 18.5 22.2 14.8
2002 412 22.5 18.3 20
2003 412 22.5 18.3 20
2004 423 19.4 21.8 18.7
2005 404 21.7 18.6 20.4
2006 428 21.3 20.1 25.5
2007 411 21.0 19.6 25.8
2008 403 20.1 20.0 n/a
2009 382 21.1 18.1 32.7
2010 376 22.6 16.6 38.1
2011 396 20.6 19.2 34.3
2012 362 18.5 19.5 40.6
2013 356 17.0 20.9 43.5
2014 401 19.0 21.1 43.4
2015 388 n/a n/a 46.9
2016 432 22.0 19.6 44
2017 428 21.1 20.2 42.8
2018 420 23.2 18.1 42.9
2019 386 22.0 17.5 38.3
2020 370 21.0 17.6 40.3
2021 307 20.0 15.3 n/a
2022 389 22.0 17.6 n/a
2023 390 23.0 16.9 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whipple Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 19.0 21.4 0
1989 385 19.0 20.2 n/a
1990 408 20.5 19.9 n/a
1991 396 20.5 19.3 n/a
1992 377 20.1 18.7 6.4
1993 372 17.5 21.3 8.9
1994 374 17.4 21.5 8
1995 417 20.4 20.4 7.4
1996 417 20.4 20.4 7.4
1997 422 18.9 22.3 15.6
1998 405 20.0 20.3 12.8
1999 418 17.5 23.9 21.1
2000 413 18.5 22.3 17.4
2001 411 18.5 22.2 14.8
2002 412 22.5 18.3 20
2003 412 22.5 18.3 20
2004 423 19.4 21.8 18.7
2005 404 21.7 18.6 20.4
2006 428 21.3 20.1 25.5
2007 411 21.0 19.6 25.8
2008 403 20.1 20.0 n/a
2009 382 21.1 18.1 32.7
2010 376 22.6 16.6 38.1
2011 396 20.6 19.2 34.3
2012 362 18.5 19.5 40.6
2013 356 17.0 20.9 43.5
2014 401 19.0 21.1 43.4
2015 388 n/a n/a 46.9
2016 432 22.0 19.6 44
2017 428 21.1 20.2 42.8
2018 420 23.2 18.1 42.9
2019 386 22.0 17.5 38.3
2020 370 21.0 17.6 40.3
2021 307 20.0 15.3 n/a
2022 389 22.0 17.6 n/a
2023 390 23.0 16.9 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whipple Heights Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,829
2022 $10,165
2023 $10,189

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whipple Heights Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 282nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 289th of 1596 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whipple Heights Elementary School)77.376.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)80.276
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whipple Heights Elementary School)89.674.4
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)80.875.6
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whipple Heights Elementary School)91.591.9
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Perry Local)85.585.8
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whipple Heights Elementary School)81.782.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Local)73.373.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students386390
 1%
African American1419
 35.7%
American Indian11
Asian06
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White339328
 3.2%
Two or More Races2728
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%41.5%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Whipple Heights Elementary School

Whipple Heights Elementary School ranks 375th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Whipple Heights Elementary School.

Students at Whipple Heights Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Whipple Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle School
Middle : Pfeiffer Intermediate School
High : Perry High School


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