- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MS
Canton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280090000100
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Canton, MS.
School address
District: Canton Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280090000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Canton Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280090000100 · Canton, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton Public High School (884 students)
Canton Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Canton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton Public
Canton Public High School
884 students
- This school
Canton Elementary School
411 students
- Mc Neal Elemen
Mc Neal Elementary School
385 students
- Reuben B. Myer
Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar
378 students
- Jimmie M. Good
Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School
366 students
- Nichols Middle
Nichols Middle School
362 students
What this shows Canton Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton Elementary School compares
Canton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Canton Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Canton Public School Dist reports $12,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mc Neal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nichols Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Canton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton Elementary School
How many students attend Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Canton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canton Elementary School is African American at 59.4% of enrollment, in Canton, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Elementary School?
Canton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Canton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Public School Dist?
Besides Canton Elementary School, Canton Public School Dist also operates Canton Public High School (884 students), Mc Neal Elementary School (385 students), and Reuben B. Myers Canton School of Ar (378 students). See the Canton Public School Dist district page for the complete list.