Enrollment
557
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton J H
Canton J H is a mid-sized middle school in Canton, Texas, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #507.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 J H.
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 J H compares
Canton J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton Isd, which includes Canton J H.
$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 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
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle 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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Canton J H a good school?
Canton J H earns 45/100 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 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.
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