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Enrollment
569
Elementary
DISTRICT 551 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CANTON ISD·NCES 481275000768
Canton Elementary School
1163 S BUFFALO ST, CANTON, TX 75103 · (903) 567-6521 · Van Zandt County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL569 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
300 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 58 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 163 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 181 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 167 | 29% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within CANTON ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Canton Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Elementary School this school | 569 | 52.7% | N/A |
| North Lamar Intermediate School PARIS | 593 | 54.0% | 44.7% |
| Rio Vista Elementary School RIO VISTA | 507 | 50.3% | 41.0% |
| Lone Oak Elementary School LONE OAK | 540 | 49.4% | 47.1% |
| Merkel Elementary School MERKEL | 563 | 49.2% | 42.8% |
| Hallsville East Elementary School HALLSVILLE | 598 | 51.3% | 48.5% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Canton Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Van Zandt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 569 | #1,864 of 4,938 | #4 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #3,286 of 4,622 | #9 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.5% | #2,876 of 4,628 | #6 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.7% | #3,469 of 4,789 | #9 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.8% | #1,060 of 1,307 | #6 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
569
+61 (+12%) vs 2020
+61% since 1990-91, when it was 353
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 16.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 569 | 35.6 | 16.0:1 | 53% (300) |
| 2023-24 | 598 | 34 | 17.6:1 | 55% (326) |
| 2022-23 | 571 | 34.4 | 16.6:1 | 57% (328) |
| 2020-21 | 508 | 31 | 16.4:1 | 50% (254) |
| 2017-18 | 548 | 30.9 | 17.7:1 | 47% (258) |
| 2015-16 | 533 | 31 | 17.2:1 | 52% (276) |
| 2010-11 | 482 | 32 | 15.1:1 | 52% (252) |
| 2000-01 | 403 | 25 | 16.1:1 | 39% (159) |
| 1990-91 | 353 | 38 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Canton Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (548 to 569); teachers up 15% (30.9 to 35.6).
About Canton Elementary School
In CANTON, Texas, part of Van Zandt County, Canton Elementary School is an elementary school. It enrolls 569 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are pre-K through 2.
Canton Elementary School falls under CANTON ISD, which has 4 schools enrolling 2,309 students.
More than half of enrollment at Canton Elementary School is White: 73%. Next come 19% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. The county population is about 84% White. The diversity index for Canton Elementary School is 44%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school has 35.6 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 16.0 students per teacher. Elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1, 0.9 fewer students per teacher than here. Of all students at Canton Elementary School, 53% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Van Zandt County show that median household income comes to about $69,475, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county's public schools total 29, with about 10,738 students.
Canton Elementary School's closest public school neighbor is Canton Junior High School, about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles of Canton Elementary School, there are 3 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Canton Elementary School in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 12%, from 508 to 569.
Canton Elementary School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
Van Zandt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
62,649
Census ACS
Median income
$69,475
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
10,738 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CANTON ISD
- Canton High SchoolHigh · 650 students
- Canton Junior High SchoolMiddle · 557 students
- Canton Intermediate SchoolElementary · 533 students
Other schools in CANTON
- Canton High SchoolHigh · 650 students
- Canton Junior High SchoolMiddle · 557 students
- Canton Intermediate SchoolElementary · 533 students
- Ranch AcademyHigh · 64 students
Other Canton Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Canton Elementary. Canton Elementary School is the largest of the 4.
- Canton Elementary SchoolCanton, MS · 411 students
- CANTON ELEM.CANTON, MO · 287 students
- Canton Elementary SchoolCanton, OK · 217 students
Nearby schools
- Canton Junior High School0.2 mi · 557
- Canton High School1.2 mi · 650
- Canton Intermediate School1.4 mi · 533
- Ranch Academy8.5 mi · 64
- Martins Mill High School10.1 mi · 262
- Martins Mill Elementary School10.1 mi · 234
Frequently asked questions
About Canton Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School enrolls approximately 569 students in grades PK-02.
Is Canton Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Canton Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Canton Elementary School have?
Canton Elementary School employs 36 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Canton Elementary School?
Student demographics at Canton Elementary School are roughly 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School is overseen by CANTON ISD in Van Zandt County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.