Osnaburg Local, OH - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Osnaburg Local

Osnaburg Local is a small district in Stark County serving early childhood through high school across three buildings in the East Canton area. The district enrollment is small, with a student body that is predominantly white and drawn from a rural or small-town setting.

On state assessments administered to grades 3-8, the district's proficiency rates in the most recent year fall in the bottom quartile among Stark County's districts. Across English language arts, math, and science, the district reports proficiency rates that are below the county median. Social studies performance is stronger. The district's overall proficiency index positions it well below the midpoint for the county. A parent may want to look into whether the district has specific support plans in place for math, where proficiency is at its lowest among the tested subjects.

Chronic absenteeism rates in Osnaburg are above the midpoint for Stark County, meaning the district has fewer students with severe attendance issues than most other county districts do. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range for the county, so the district operates with less funding per student than most of its neighbors.

The district does not report a four-year graduation rate, which means either the rate was not available or the methodology for calculating it differs from standard state reporting. A parent of a high school student should ask the district directly about graduation outcomes and college or career readiness data.

Free-or-reduced-price lunch data, special education enrollment, and English learner counts are not available in the published figures, so the exact share of students with economically disadvantaged status or identified disabilities is unclear. The district website may have this information.

Housing in the district's service area is modestly priced compared to state and national benchmarks. Median home values are below the Ohio average, and rental costs are relatively low. The area has seen steady home value appreciation over the past year. Mortgage affordability is reasonable relative to median household income in the region.

The district consists of East Canton Elementary School, East Canton Middle School, and East Canton High School. No curriculum programs, AP offerings, or career pathways were described in available sources. A parent should contact the district or visit the schools' websites to learn about course breadth, electives, and post-secondary preparation options.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

907

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 1%

White 94%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

65%

—

Gr 4

65%

—

Gr 5

75%

—

Gr 6

51%

—

Gr 7

50%

—

Gr 8

74%

—

Gr 38

63%

—

Math

Gr 3

70%

—

Gr 4

77%

—

Gr 5

63%

—

Gr 6

60%

—

Gr 7

48%

—

Gr 8

65%

—

Gr 38

64%

—

Science

Gr 5

55%

—

Gr 8

85%

—

Gr 38

69%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

East Canton Middle School

East Canton Elementary School

East Canton High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

64%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

63%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

69%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$206,962

Year-over-year change+7.8%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$179K to $275K

vs. state typical0.85x

vs. national typical0.56x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
44730	East Canton	$204K	+8.2%	86.8%
44641	Louisville	$245K	+5.1%	8.9%
44688	Waynesburg	$179K	+5.5%	3.5%
44669	Paris	$275K	+6.6%	0.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,390/mo

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
44641	Louisville	$1,390	+4.4%	8.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,044/mo

Home price / national median income2.5x

Annual rent / national median income19.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$345/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$244,844 (+3.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.