- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, TX
Canton El
Federal NCES profile for Canton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481275000768
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Canton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Canton El held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 481275000768 · Canton, TX Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 16.7:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton H S (650 students)
Canton El held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton H S
Canton H S
650 students
- This school
Canton El
569 students
- Canton J H
Canton J H
557 students
- Canton Int
Canton Int
533 students
What this shows Canton El reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton El compares
Canton El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,689
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Canton El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton Isd reports $9,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canton J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canton Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton El
How many students attend Canton El?
Canton El has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton El is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton El?
50.8% of students at Canton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton El?
The largest demographic group at Canton El is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Canton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton El?
Canton El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canton El rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Canton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Isd?
Besides Canton El, Canton Isd also operates Canton H S (650 students), Canton J H (557 students), and Canton Int (533 students). See the Canton Isd district page for the complete list.