Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Canton Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canton Area El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire Canton school district, covering approximately 212.1 square miles in Canton, PA. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 11 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 18.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canton Area Elementary School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canton Area Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton Area Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1468 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Lackawanna Trail El Center, Drums El/ms by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Canton Area Elementary School?
431 students attend Canton Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Canton Area Elementary School students are White, 4% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Canton Area Elementary School part of?
Canton Area Elementary School is part of Canton Area School District.
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