- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, TX
Canton J H
Federal NCES profile for Canton J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481275000770
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Canton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Canton J H held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 481275000770 · Canton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 15.1:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton H S (650 students)
Canton J H held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canton J H 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
- This school
Canton J H
557 students
- Canton Int
Canton Int
533 students
What this shows Canton J H reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton J H compares
Canton J H 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Canton J H is less mixed than 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 J H 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton J H'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
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton J H
How many students attend Canton J H?
Canton J H has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton J H is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton J H?
42.5% of students at Canton J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton J H?
The largest demographic group at Canton J H is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Canton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton J H?
Canton J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton J H ranks #3 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 J H, Canton Isd also operates Canton H S (650 students), Canton El (569 students), and Canton Int (533 students). See the Canton Isd district page for the complete list.