- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, PA
Canton Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Canton Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420492000988
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton Jshs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 372
- students enrolled
Canton Jshs has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Canton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420492000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Canton Jshs shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 420492000988 · Canton, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 11.3:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton Area El Sch (431 students)
Canton Jshs shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Canton Jshs compares
Canton Jshs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,229
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Canton Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton Area Sd reports $19,229 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canton Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Area El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton Jshs
How many students attend Canton Jshs?
Canton Jshs has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Jshs is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Jshs?
87.5% of students at Canton Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Canton Jshs is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Canton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Jshs?
Canton Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Canton Area Sd?
Besides Canton Jshs, Canton Area Sd also operates Canton Area El Sch (431 students). See the Canton Area Sd district page for the complete list.