Canton Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Rte 140 Po Box 689
Canton, ME 04221
Canton Elementary School serves 46 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
46 students

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
3 teachers

Showing 1996–2005. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
Asian
2%
1%
White
98%
85%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
2%
0.04

Showing 1997–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSU 10 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Canton Elementary School?
46 students attend Canton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Canton Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Canton Elementary School offer ?
Canton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Canton Elementary School part of?
Canton Elementary School is part of RSU 10 School District.

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