The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in Math. The lowest is 85% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Frazer Elementary School
Frazer Elementary School is a kindergarten through fourth-grade school serving a community of about that size in Canton, Ohio, within the Plain Local district. The school sits on Frazer Avenue NW in a neighborhood that reflects the broader mid-size Ohio city around it, where traditional industrial and residential areas meet transitional retail corridors.
In recent state assessments, Frazer has shown solid academic grounding. Students in grades three and four who took Ohio's State Tests in 2024-25 posted proficiency rates in the mid-to-upper eighties across math and English language arts, both well represented in the testing population. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Stark County, which is a concrete strength. Math proficiency ran slightly ahead of reading, a pattern common in elementary years. The school achieved full testing participation, meaning the results represent the full tested cohort without gaps. Social studies data is older and limited to a single prior grade level, so the current scope of instruction and assessment in that area is less clear.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of multiracial students and a smaller representation of Black students and students who identify as Hispanic or Asian. More than half of the school's enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic need in the attendance area. Special education and English learner data were not available in the public reporting, so a parent seeking details on support for students with disabilities or emerging bilinguals should ask the school directly about enrollment and service models in those programs.
Enrollment is stable and consistent across the school's five grades, which points to steady demand and predictable classroom composition. The school operates as a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation.
The broader context matters here. Plain Local district recently failed a bond referendum aimed at consolidating six aging elementary schools into three new facilities, with voters rejecting the proposal despite substantial state matching funds being at stake. This means Frazer, like other district elementary buildings, will likely remain in its current facilities for the near term. Families should be aware that facility improvements, if they come, may depend on future tax support from the community. At the same time, the district has made targeted curriculum moves at the high school level, such as introducing Latin Honors recognition for graduates, suggesting active attention to how academic achievement is recognized.
Canton itself is a city in transition. It has experienced long-term population decline but is showing signs of stabilization, and is anchored by healthcare and specialty manufacturing alongside emerging retail and service growth. Downtown Canton has a revitalized Arts District with galleries, restaurants, and walkable blocks, and civic anchors including the Stark Library and cultural venues. The broader region includes the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus to the north, a major mixed-use development with attractions and hospitality projects underway. Housing values in the area are moderate relative to state and national benchmarks, and rents are lower than the national average, making this a relatively affordable community for families.
For a family considering Frazer, the picture is of a solid elementary school with strong recent assessment results and stable enrollment, serving a community where economic need is substantial and where facility renewal is uncertain in the near term. The school's academic profile sits well within or above typical county performance, which is its clearest strength. A parent may want to ask directly about special populations services and to view the buildings themselves to assess the facility question.
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