Beacon Academy vs Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
747 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Canton, Ohio | Faircrest Memorial Elementary School Canton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1587 of 1,713 | #673 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #45699 of 50,301 | #9778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 80% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Faircrest Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 18.6).
- •Faircrest Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 17%).
- •Faircrest Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Beacon Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 24.9).
- •Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 747 students compared with 200.
- •Beacon Academy is a charter school while Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Beacon Academy better than Faircrest Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Faircrest Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 18.6 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 Beacon Academy and Faircrest Memorial Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Academy: 200. Faircrest Memorial Elementary School: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Academy and Faircrest Memorial Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Beacon Academy is 1587th of 1,713 and Faircrest Memorial Elementary School is 673rd of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).