Canton Elementary School serves 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Attendance Zone: Canton Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Canton school district, encompassing approximately 162.8 square miles around the city of Canton, TX. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 15.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canton Elementary School's student population of 569 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
569 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
I WILL SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE TODAY!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Canton Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
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)10.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Canton Elementary School often compared to?
Canton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martins Mill Elementary School, Rhodes Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Canton Elementary School?
569 students attend Canton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Canton Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canton Elementary School offer ?
Canton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Canton Elementary School part of?
Canton Elementary School is part of Canton Independent School District.
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