Avondale Elementary School vs Robert A. Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
257 students
Robert A. Taft Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
410 students
| Measure | Avondale Elementary School Canton, Ohio | Robert A. Taft Elementary School Canton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 1,713 | #889 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #7034 of 50,301 | #14205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 257 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avondale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 65.9).
- •Avondale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Avondale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Avondale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 66.6%).
- •Robert A. Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.4).
- •Robert A. Taft Elementary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 257.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avondale Elementary School better than Robert A. Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Avondale Elementary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 65.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avondale Elementary School and Robert A. Taft Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Elementary School: 257. Robert A. Taft Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Elementary School and Robert A. Taft Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Avondale Elementary School is 480th of 1,713 and Robert A. Taft Elementary School is 889th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).