Canton Elementary School

1163 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Canton Elementary School serves 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Canton Elementary School's student population of 587 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
587 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Canton Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
19%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
74%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Canton Elementary School often compared to?
Canton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhodes Elementary School, Martins Mill Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Canton Elementary School?
587 students attend Canton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Canton Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canton Elementary School offer ?
Canton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Canton Elementary School part of?
Canton Elementary School is part of Canton ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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