Enrollment
333
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, CT
Canton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Canton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090069000119
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton Intermediate School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton Intermediate School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Canton, CT.
School address
District: Canton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090069000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton Intermediate School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton Intermediate School
Canton Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Canton, Connecticut, enrolling 333 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 333 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Canton School District also operates Canton High School (443 students) and Cherry Brook Primary School (426 students) alongside Canton Intermediate School.
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 Intermediate School compares
Canton Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Canton Intermediate School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton School District, which includes Canton Intermediate School.
$23,127
Per student
-3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 26.7%
Federal 4.5%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Brook Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Canton Intermediate School
How many students attend Canton Intermediate School?
Canton Intermediate School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Intermediate School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Intermediate School?
13.9% of students at Canton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Canton Intermediate School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Canton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Intermediate School?
Canton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Canton, CT. 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 Intermediate School a good school?
Canton Intermediate School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut 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 School District?
Besides Canton Intermediate School, Canton School District also operates Canton High School (443 students), Cherry Brook Primary School (426 students), and Canton Middle School (214 students). See the Canton School District district page for the complete list.
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