Enrollment
174
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, KS
Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200444001002
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 174
- students enrolled
Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High has class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High
Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Canton, Kansas, enrolling 174 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Canton-Galva, also runs Canton-Galva Elementary (193 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High compares
Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 49% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$17,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton-Galva, which includes Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High.
$17,825
Per student
+15%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 59.2%
Federal 6.5%
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.
How Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton-Galva Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High
How many students attend Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High?
Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High?
21.9% of students at Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Canton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High?
Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High a good school?
Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Canton-Galva?
Besides Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High, Canton-Galva also operates Canton-Galva Elementary (193 students). See the Canton-Galva district page for the complete list.
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