Total enrollment
508
-17 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Canton
Missouri · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Canton comes to roughly 508 students across 2 schools (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Canton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 91%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,752
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
508
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANTON ELEM. | Elementary | PK-06 | 287 |
| CANTON HIGH | High | 07-12 | 221 |
About Canton
Canton is a low-population Missouri city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 508 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Canton average about 254 students each, 34% noticeably below the Missouri norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 508 students, declined 3% from the 525 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Canton discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.