Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Canton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canton ES's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Canton, OK, encompassing approximately 252.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 11.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canton Elementary School's student population of 217 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It's A Great Day to Be A Tiger!!
School Rankings
Canton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1416 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
19%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
2%
8%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canton Elementary School's ranking?
Canton Elementary School is ranked #1416 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Canton Elementary School often compared to?
Canton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watonga Elementary School, Okeene Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Canton Elementary School?
217 students attend Canton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Canton Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Canton Elementary School offer ?
Canton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton Elementary School part of?
Canton Elementary School is part of Canton School District.
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