Enrollment
533
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton Int
Canton Int is a mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Texas, enrolling 533 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #343.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Canton Isd spends $8,998 per pupil, 34% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Canton Isd also operates Canton H S (650 students) and Canton El (569 students) alongside Canton Int.
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 Int compares
Canton Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,998
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton Isd, which includes Canton Int.
$8,998
Per student
-34%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 41.9%
Federal 10.2%
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.
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
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~533 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Canton Int a good school?
Canton Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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