- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, TX
Canton Int
Federal NCES profile for Canton Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481275006832
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Int ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Canton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Canton Int held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.1 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 481275006832 · Canton, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 14:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton H S (650 students)
Canton Int held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.1 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canton Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton H S
Canton H S
650 students
- Canton El
Canton El
569 students
- Canton J H
Canton J H
557 students
- This school
Canton Int
533 students
What this shows Canton Int reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton Int compares
Canton Int 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Canton Int 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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canton El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton Int
How many students attend Canton Int?
Canton Int has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Int is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton Int?
40.5% of students at Canton Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton Int?
The largest demographic group at Canton Int is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Canton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Int?
Canton Int has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Int ranks #2 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 Int, Canton Isd also operates Canton H S (650 students), Canton El (569 students), and Canton J H (557 students). See the Canton Isd district page for the complete list.