Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cankton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cankton Elementary School serves the southwest part of Sunset, LA, covering approximately 58.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 9.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cankton Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cankton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cankton Elementary School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cankton Elementary School's ranking?
Cankton Elementary School is ranked #777 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Cankton Elementary School often compared to?
Cankton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glendale Elementary School, Grand Coteau Elementary School, East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Cankton Elementary School?
504 students attend Cankton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cankton Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cankton Elementary School?
Cankton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cankton Elementary School offer ?
Cankton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cankton Elementary School part of?
Cankton Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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