Enrollment
217
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400648000253
Canton Es — Canton, OK
Federal NCES profile for Canton Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Canton Es reports 217 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 174 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Canton spends $21,449 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.6% from local sources (property taxes), 38.1% from the state, and 18.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canton Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 39% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,449
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 174 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 217 Top 37% in Oklahoma — larger than 63% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400648000253
Student demographics
White 61.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.3
Students per counselor 174:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.6%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton, which includes Canton Es.
$21,449
Per student
+51%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 38.1%
Federal 18.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Canton Es
How many students attend Canton Es?
Canton Es has 217 students enrolled. It is a other school in Canton, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Es is 10:1, which is 39% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton Es?
The largest demographic group at Canton Es is White at 61.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Canton, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Es?
Canton Es has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.