Canton Area Elementary School

545 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Canton Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canton Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Canton Area Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Canton Area Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton Area Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1196 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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39%
38%
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55%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canton Area Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
94%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Canton Area Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canton Area Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canton Area Elementary School's ranking?
Canton Area Elementary School is ranked #1196 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Canton Area Elementary School often compared to?
Canton Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Drums El/ms, Lackawanna Trail El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Canton Area Elementary School?
440 students attend Canton Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Canton Area Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton Area Elementary School?
Canton Area Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Canton Area Elementary School offer ?
Canton Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton Area Elementary School part of?
Canton Area Elementary School is part of Canton Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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