- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, SD
Canton High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Canton High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 461056000109
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton High School - 01 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Canton, SD.
School address
District: Canton School District 41-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461056000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Canton High School - 01 held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 461056000109 · Canton, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 15.7:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Elementary - 02 (411 students)
Canton High School - 01 held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Canton High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Eleme
Lawrence Elementary - 02
411 students
- This school
Canton High School - 01
283 students
- Canton Middle
Canton Middle School - 04
194 students
What this shows Canton High School - 01 reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton High School - 01 compares
Canton High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 78% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Canton High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Canton School District 41-1 reports $11,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canton High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canton Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton High School - 01
How many students attend Canton High School - 01?
Canton High School - 01 has 283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton High School - 01 is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton High School - 01?
6.4% of students at Canton High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Canton High School - 01 is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Canton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton High School - 01?
Canton High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High School - 01 rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Canton, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Canton School District 41-1?
Besides Canton High School - 01, Canton School District 41-1 also operates Lawrence Elementary - 02 (411 students) and Canton Middle School - 04 (194 students). See the Canton School District 41-1 district page for the complete list.