The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Social studies. The lowest is 62% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Charles L Warstler Elementary School
Charles L Warstler Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth grade in Canton, Ohio, as part of Plain Local Schools. The school enrolls a small to mid-sized population for its grade span, with about half the enrollment in each of the earlier grades and a larger group in second grade. About three-fifths of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting modest family income levels in the area. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Black students and a very small number of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds.
On Ohio's State Tests in 2024-25, the school's proficiency rates in the two tested subjects—math and English language arts—sit in the low to mid-60s range. Math proficiency is slightly higher than reading. These results position the school below the midpoint among other districts in Stark County on an overall proficiency measure. The data does not include trend information that would show whether performance has been rising, falling, or holding steady over time, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about its academic trajectory. Discipline and attendance data were not available, nor were counts of students receiving special education or English learner services, so families with specific support needs should inquire with the building about capacity and staffing for those services.
The school is a regular public elementary facility with no charter or magnet designation. As a kindergarten-through-fourth-grade building, it does not serve higher grades and therefore has no graduation rate or high school program offerings.
Canton itself is a mid-size industrial city transitioning toward healthcare, retail, and service-based work. A revitalized Arts District centered downtown draws cultural activity and pedestrian life, anchored by galleries, restaurants, monthly First Friday celebrations, and the historic Canton Palace Theatre. The city's population has declined over the long term, though recent annual losses appear modest. A major development underway is Hall of Fame Village near the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a mixed-use campus that in January 2026 secured financing for an indoor waterpark and hotel.
Plain Local Schools recently faced a significant facilities challenge: in May 2026, voters rejected a bond issue that would have consolidated the district's six aging elementary schools into three new buildings, with the state prepared to cover most of the cost. With that measure defeated, the district's elementary buildings, including Warstler, will remain aging in the near term. This is a material reality for families considering the school. The district also introduced a Latin Honors recognition system for the high school Class of 2026, signaling attention to academic achievement recognition for college-bound students, though that change applies to the secondary level.
Housing in the school's zip code is modestly priced relative to state and national benchmarks, making the area accessible for families on moderate budgets. The local economy remains anchored by healthcare institutions, specialty manufacturing, and regional employers like TimkenSteel and Timken Company, with a public transit system connecting the city and surrounding county.
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